This dog can smell cancer, and he is not alone

Doctors can soon use dogs to help diagnose cancer, especially in places where technology is lacking. Photo: AFP

A group of Arkansas medical researchers have revealed a new study finding that scent-trained dogs can be used to detect thyroid cancer – with about 90% accuracy.

MAN’S best friend may have just graduated to oncologist’s best colleague. A group of Arkansas medical researchers have revealed a new study finding that scent-trained dogs can be used to detect thyroid cancer – with about 90% accuracy.

Arny Ferrando with Frankie, one of the scent-trained dogs used in a study to gauge canines ability to diagnose cancer with their noses. Photo: TNS