Python Gets Human Cancer Treatment | Belfast News

A 15-foot python named Jodie Foster has become a global sensation after becoming the first snake ever to receive human cancer treatment—electrochemotherapy. At 23 years old and weighing 40 kilograms, she battled a jaw tumor that returned after surgery, making eating nearly impossible. Vets at Chester Zoo, working with cancer specialists, adapted the procedure for her massive size, even using two operating tables and carefully regulating her body temperature during the 90-minute session. The treatment, combining bleomycin and electrical pulses, delivered the drug directly to cancer cells with precision, allowing lower doses. Now, Jodie’s back to her vibrant self—eating whole chickens, unhinging her jaw like normal, and showing no signs of recurrence. Her recovery is a landmark moment in veterinary medicine, proving that cross-species collaboration can unlock life-saving breakthroughs.

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