"Patches" and using Microlight as part of a treatment to reduce tumors.

Patches, a nineteen year old cat suffering from a recurring tumor on one of her lymph nodes. The primary tumor was an AC located on the left side of his larynx.

An outside physician, Dr. Villalobos, offered us a protocol for Patches due to its simplicity and a keen interest in the success noted for human patients in a clinical trial. Clinical researchers are using a similar protocol for metastatic human malignant melanoma patients at North Western University in Chicago.

Metastatic lung tumors in some of these patients showed regression. Dr. Villalobos felt this was remarkable considering there was no actual chemotherapy given to these patients.

Patches was then given Imiquimod twice daily in the form of a thin layer applied directly over the adenocarcinomic lump. In conjunction laser therapy was applied once every two weeks.

Over the first several days, a scablike crust formed over the area. Imiquimod continued to be applied without further incident. Approximately three weeks after the formation of the scab, it fell off. The mass shrunk to where it was no longer detectable through tactile examination. No adverse effects have been noticed, and we are continuing to apply the Imiquimod as directed.