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Dogs Detect Cancer in Patients' Breath

Animal Radio

Recent studies by Pine Street Foundation, a cancer research organization in San Anselmo, California shows that a dog can smell a human’s breath and detect cancer.

In fact, with only a few weeks of training, most household dogs can learn to tell the difference between breath samples of healthy people or those with lung and breast cancer.

The earlier cancer is detected, the better chance someone has of surviving cancer. And now, researchers are hoping that man’s best friend, dog, can help with early screening and detection.