Snake undergoes 'world-first' human cancer therapy

The python is believed to be the first snake in the world to receive the treatment.

Python named Jodie Foster first snake to receive pioneering cancer treatment

Chester zoo resident, 23, ‘back to her usual feisty self’ after electrochemotherapy for tumour in her jaw A 15ft (4.5-metre) python is believed to be the first snake in the world to be given a pioneering, life-saving cancer treatment normally used on humans. The 50kg reticulated python, named Jodie Foster after the Hollywood star, has just turned 23 and lives at Chester zoo. Keepers first became concerned that she may be unwell when she began eating less and spending more time inactive in her...

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15-foot python benefits from human cancer treatment in world-first

The 23-year-old reticulated python has returned to her ‘bright and feisty self’ after receiving electrochemotherapy

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Python named Jodie Foster beats cancer after pioneering treatment

Pioneering cancer treatment saves python named Jodie Foster: UK zoo

UK zoo saves cancer-stricken python with pioneering treatment

Chester Zoo successfully treated a cancer-stricken python named Jodie Foster using pioneering surgery and electrochemotherapy, a first for snakes. Learn mo Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-zoo-saves-cancer-stricken-python-with-pioneering-treatment/

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Pioneering cancer treatment saves python named Jodie Foster at British zoo - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

Pioneering cancer treatment saves python named Jodie Foster at British zoo  CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE