A faithful dog took on the role of cancer-sniffer to save its owner, a woman's life from malignant breast cancer.
Maureen Burn suspected a health problem after her red collie cross Max kept sniffing her breath and prodding her right breast, before withdrawing from his lively behaviour.
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"I do believe that Max has saved my life. It was his peculiar reaction that alerted me to the fact that something was wrong," the Mirror quoted her as saying.
"At first I thought he was just getting old, he was not so playful and his eyes were sad. He'd sniff my breath in an odd way - I even asked my husband Roger if I had halitosis.
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Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
"On the same day as the biopsy I told my nurse that I already knew, as my dear dog had told me.
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Slides and animation of Breast Self Examination for early detection of breast cancer lumps in women
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