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Detecting Cancer: Dogs, Electronic Noses, and More

OVARIAN AND PANCREAS CANCERS are challenging to diagnose early. In this context, I am delighted to bring you good news: An electronic, odor-based nose appears to be able to find cancer by sniffing vapors emanating from blood samples.

Today, we look at a small preliminary study published at the virtual American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. Let’s take a…