Health2026-03-17
Landmark Study Reveals Striking Genetic Parallels Between Feline and Human Cancers
One in three cats will develop cancer in their lifetime, and cancer is a leading cause of death in cats over 10 years old. Comparative oncology research shows that feline tumors share over 90% of the genetic, molecular, and biological features of human cancers. TP53 mutations are found in 58% of feline oral squamous cell carcinomas and 27% of feline mammary carcinomas — comparable to the approximately 50% mutation rate seen in human cancers.
