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Can Dogs Really Detect Cancer?

Researchers are using the canine sense of smell to identify early cancers, with more than a little success
Posted on October 3, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Early detection is one of the most important factors in the successful treatment of many cancers. Since the 1950’s, when the PAP smear for cervical cancer screening became widely available, the death rate from cervical cancer has decreased by over … Continue reading →

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