Genetics: Siamese and Persian cats are prone to skin cancers, suggesting genetics are involved.
Sun Exposure: Sun exposure can also lead to the development of skin tumors, particularly basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.
Mutations: Most cat mast cell cancers have cell replication and division mutations. In cats, one proto-oncogene mutation affects normal cell development.
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Vaccinations: The link between vaccination and injection-site sarcomas (fibrosarcomas) is unclear. We believe genetically predisposed cats may get this tumor where they were vaccinated.
These tumors have been reported at pharmaceutical, subcutaneous fluid, and microchip injection locations.
In the weeks after their vaccines, cats often grow a tiny, solid bump. This lump shouldn't grow 3-4 weeks after immunization and should disappear in 3 months.
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