respiratory secretions, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This is typically the method used for ruling out bumps that may be abscesses, cysts, or granulomas. Nuclear scanning is used to view the liver, thyroid, lung, spleen, kidney, and bones. Blood tests are completed through microscopic and biochemical analysis. They are completed to confirm or discount suspected cases of feline leukemia or feline immunodeficiency virus. An immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) test is available for the detection of FeLV in the blood of infected cats. Treatment Treatments of cancer in cats usually consists of diagnosis and observation of the tumor to determine its type and size, the development of a treatment plan, the associated goals on the part of the treatment methods, and the regular evaluation of the overall health of the pet. Surgery can be utilized if the tumor is localized and accessible, with the goal of removing all malignant cells before any spreading occurs to other regions of the pet. It continues to be the most common choice for treatment of cancer in felines. Radiation is used to control or cure cancers provided: the tumor targeted falls in the range suitable for radiation, no radiosensitive organs are involved, and it can be meta-sized. It can be done either internally through implants (brachytherapy), or externally by using radioactive beams (tele-therapy). This destroys the DNA of the cells and ensures reproduction chances are diminished. Chemotherapy breaks down the chromosomes of the cell or tumor, so cell division becomes impossible. This stops the affected cells to reproduce or spread to other parts of the body. Side effects include bone marrow depression, nausea, hair loss and hemorrhaging, with a major issue being that it does not work effectively against large tumors. Immunotherapy works on the premise that many cancers occur because the organism's immune system is locally suppressed by the cancer cells. It asserts that the tumor would have been eliminated if the tumor microenvironment had not been suppressive. Rather than employing external procedures, it stimulates the animal's own system to fight the cancer. A good example of this methodology is the use of monoclonal antibodies in triggering the body's immune system to fight any cells to which it attaches. Prevention The prevention of feline cancer mainly depends on the cat's diet and lifestyle, as well as the detection of early signs and symptoms of cancer before it advances to a further stage. If cancer is