Studies: Dogs Detecting Cancer
Research has demonstrated that trained dogs can detect various types of cancer by identifying specific odors associated with the disease. The types of cancer that dogs have been proven to detect include:
- Lung Cancer: Studies have shown that dogs can identify lung cancer by analyzing patients’ breath and urine samples. Medical News Today
- Breast Cancer: Research indicates that dogs trained to detect signs of breast cancer in urine can achieve high accuracy rates. Medical News Today
- Prostate Cancer: Dogs have been trained to detect prostate cancer by analyzing urine samples, with some studies reporting high sensitivity and specificity. Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Colorectal Cancer: Canines have demonstrated the ability to detect colorectal cancer through breath and stool samples. AVMA Journals
- Melanoma: Dogs have been reported to detect melanoma by sniffing skin lesions. Wikipedia
- Ovarian Cancer: Research has shown that dogs can identify ovarian cancer by detecting specific odor signatures in blood samples. AVMA Journals
These findings highlight the potential of canine olfactory detection as a non-invasive method for early cancer diagnosis.
