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Cancer-Sniffing Dogs Are the Most Effective Early Detection Tool

— August 21, 2011 — Lifestyle
In lieu of expensive tests or radio screening, the researchers at Germany's Schillerhoehe Hospital have finished conducting a landmark study that will help diagnose malignant growths in patients by using cancer-sniffing dogs.

After being exhaled into cotton-filled tubes, the breathing samples of 220 volunteers were introduced to a handful of trained dogs, who correctly identified who had the illness and who didn't. The astute observers were two German shepherds, one Labrador Retriever and one Australian Shepherd. After the dogs accurately diagnosed more esoteric diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it was clear that the olfactory senses of canines have been seriously underestimated. And because there are no early-detection tools, cancer-sniffing dogs are more important now than ever.

Today, only 15 percent of lung cancer patients diagnose the illness before it spreads, reducing their chances of surviving beyond five years to less than 2 percent. Grim stuff -- luckily, we have cute canines on our side!
Trend Themes
1. Cancer-sniffing Dogs - Leveraging the olfactory senses of canines to detect malignant growths in patients presents an opportunity for early cancer diagnosis.
2. Early-detection Tools - With the lack of effective early-detection tools for cancer, there is a need for innovative solutions like cancer-sniffing dogs.
3. Improved Lung Cancer Diagnosis - Enhancing lung cancer diagnosis rates by utilizing trained dogs to identify the illness before it spreads can significantly improve survival rates.
Industry Implications
1. Medical - The medical industry can explore the use of cancer-sniffing dogs as a disruptive innovation in early cancer detection.
2. Research and Development - Investing in research and development efforts to improve early-detection tools for various diseases, including cancer, presents lucrative opportunities.
3. Veterinary Services - Incorporating cancer-sniffing dogs into veterinary services can lead to early diagnosis and improved treatment outcomes for pets.
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