Uploaded June 2014 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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This film describes a transmissible cancer that affects dogs. This cancer has spread around the world over several thousands of years and can be successfully treated with chemotherapy.

This video is from 'Saving the Devil' -- a multimedia resource that tells the story of the Tasmanian devil and how science, in particular genomics, is playing a role in trying to save the species from extinction.

Find out more about cancer on our website here: yourgenome.org/theme/is-cancer-a-genetic-disease