Could detecting cancer be as easy as scratch 'n sniff?

(NECN: Ally Donnelly) - There is new research on skin cancer and veterans who suffer mental illness. Leading chemists have confirmed that skin with cancer gives off a different odor than normal skin. They were inspired by previous reports that dogs could be trained to detect the scent of cancer. The researchers announced their results today at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society. read more

NECN | August 20, 2008