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Emergency operation on Lisa the
gorilla: experts suspect it may be cancer.
Johannesburg, April 4, 2006
Life-long partner of Max the gorilla, Lisa, may have cancer. Few
weeks ago, the keeper that looks after the Apes noticed a lump
next to her breast. Veterinarian experts suspect that it may be
cancer.
The Zoo’s vets have been closely monitoring her condition. Due
to the worsening condition of the lump, a decision was taken
last week for an emergency operation on Wednesday, 5 April 2006.
The 35-year-old Lisa will be operated by senior veterinarian Dr
Michelle Barrows assisted by two top Gauteng human specialist
doctors.
Hopefully, results will be out by the end of next week.
For more information please contact Dr Michelle Barrows on
011-646 2000 ext 239.
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