Jodie the reticulated python recovers from cancer after pioneering treatment at Chester Zoo
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Jodie the reticulated python recovers from cancer after pioneering treatment at Chester Zoo

21 Aug 2026 · Originally published 21 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Python Jodie Beats Cancer After World-First Treatment
After a malignant tumour returned in her jaw, Jodie the 15-foot python underwent a world-first procedure involving surgery and electrochemotherapy. The treatment successfully cleared the cancer, and she has since returned to her normal routine - proving that even complex medical interventions can provide a second chance for animals in captivity.
Source: Good News Post Cheshire
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