Resources

Research

Origins of Injection-Site Sarcomas in Cats: The Possible Role of Chronic Inflammation - a Review
Somatic alterations of the p53 tumor suppressor gene in vaccine-associated sarcoma
Vaccine-associated feline sarcoma: current perspective
Injection Site-Associated Sarcoma in the Cat: Treatment recommendations and results to date
A retrospective analysis of radiation therapy for the treatment of feline vaccine-associated sarcoma
Current knowledge on feline injection-site sarcoma treatment
Adjuvant immunotherapy of feline injection-site sarcomas with the recombinant canarypox virus expressing feline interleukine-2 evaluated in a controlled monocentric clinical trial when used in association with surgery and brachytherapy
Medical approach to the treatment of feline injection site sarcoma with masitinib: a case report

General Info

Veterinarians

- PetCure Oncology — Chicago
  - Offers oncological surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy
  - Cost:
    CT Scan: $3,000
    Radiation treatments: $6,500 to $11,000
- Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center
  - As of Jan. 2024, the radiation oncology clinic is indefinitely closed due to staffing issues
  - Offers oncological surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy
  - Cost:
    Consultation fee: $130
    Bloodwork: $165
    Chest radiographs: $300 to $400
    CT scan: $1,600 to $1,800
    Palliative radiotherapy: $2,500 to $3,000
    Full-course radiotherapy: $7,000 to $8,000
- Bluepearl Veterinary Hospital — Southfield
  - Offers oncological surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy
  - Cost:
    Coming soon
- Animal Cancer and Imaging Center — Canton
  - Offers oncological surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy
- MedVet — Columbus and Cincinnati
  - Offers oncological surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy
  - Cincinnati location offers SRT radiation treatments
- Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center
  - Offers oncological surgery, radiation (SRT and conventional, and chemotherapy
  - As of Jan. 2024 their radiation machine is down and they are not performing radiation services

Products

I used this for Momo’s surgery incision after having his stitches removed to promote healing and help with itchiness and discomfort.

Pet Wellbeing Products

Mushroom-based, immune and general health supplements with a specially-crafted product bundle for battling cancer.

Fera Pet Organics Immune Booster Supplement

Momo loves this one! It contains goat’s milk and turkey tail mushroom, which both offer lots of health benefits. It’s also quite a tasty treat for them.

Huggibles Tasty Topper Senior Vitality Blend Supplement

This is the salmon oil supplement I add to Momo’s food. It has a few other beneficial ingredients, and the product claims to “help relieve inflammation, fight free radicals and promote senior vitality, longevity and mobility.”

Serta Orthopedic Cuddler Bed

After his diagnosis, I got Momo the comfiest, cuddliest bed. I found this one at my local Homegoods store. He loves it! It’s very padded and bolstered and is a good place to rest and recover.

Primal The G.O.A.T Cat Treats

These freeze-dried treats are without a doubt Momo’s favorite treats. Sometimes I’ll crush one up and sprinkle it over his food.

Tiki Cat Silver Comfort Supplement

These are great treats or food-toppers to get some calories and nutrition in to your cat, especially if they have a low appetite.

Feliway Optimum Enhanced Diffuser

Great for creating a calm and stress-free environment for your cat.