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Sniffer dogs can identify lung cancer patients from breath and urine samples

Sniffer dogs can identify lung cancer patients from breath and urine samples

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e430ff8cf7d249b986afc63fc8a14337

Sniffer dogs can identify lung cancer patients from breath and urine samples

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Sniffer dogs can identify lung cancer patients from breath and urine samples

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

Journal title

BMC cancer, 2021-08, Vol.21 (1), p.917-12, Article 917

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English

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England: BioMed Central Ltd

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Contents

Lung cancer is the most common oncological cause of death in the Western world. Early diagnosis is critical for successful treatment. However, no effective screening methods exist. A promising approach could be the use of volatile organic compounds as diagnostic biomarkers. To date there are several studies, in which dogs were trained to discrimina...

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Sniffer dogs can identify lung cancer patients from breath and urine samples

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e430ff8cf7d249b986afc63fc8a14337

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e430ff8cf7d249b986afc63fc8a14337

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ISSN

1471-2407

E-ISSN

1471-2407

DOI

10.1186/s12885-021-08651-5

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