"Giraffe at Seneca Park Zoo Diagnosed with Cancer"

TL;DR
Biopsy results have revealed that Kipenzi, a Masai giraffe at Seneca Park Zoo, has squamous cell carcinoma, a type of cancer that is invasive through the jawbone. The tumor cannot be surgically removed without compromising Kipenzi's ability to eat, and the prognosis is poor. The zoo will closely monitor Kipenzi's behavior and tumor growth, and if she experiences severe pain and medications are ineffective, euthanasia may be considered to prevent her from suffering.
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