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Dogs May Be Key in Early Bladder Cancer Detection

The tiny Scottish terrier may be making big waves in helping detect early signs of bladder cancer in humans and dogs.

By Monica Cull
Dec 1, 2022 4:00 PM
Scottish Terrier
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Bladder cancer in dogs often goes undetected until it is too late. If detected earlier however, it could make a severe form of cancer much easier to treat.

A recent Purdue study is researching early detection in Scottish terriers with Deborah Knapp, a canine cancer scientist at Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine. With a clear benefit to dogs, the treatment process could also help treat humans with a similar form of cancer. 

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