Radiation Therapy on a Cat with Recurring Melanoma in the Orbit and Oral Cavitiy

Abstract

The cat had undergone enucleation for intraocular melanoma, but the tumor recurred with the signs of dyspnea, anorexia, and dysphagia. Local control was achieved by means of coarse fractionation radiation therapy with 4 8-Gy fractions for a total dose of 32 Gy. After radiation therapy, the size of the tumor decreased considerably, and clinical symptoms improved.