Distinction Between Lung Cancer and Gynecological Cancers by Canine Scent Detection

Distinction Between Lung Cancer and Gynecological Cancers by Exhalation Analysis and Canine Scent Detection

Previous studies have shown that specially trained sniffer dogs are capable to discriminate breath samples of patients with lung cancer and healthy individuals. So far it is not known whether this differentiation is specific for lung cancer or just identifies any form of (solid) tumor. Therefore, the dog's ability to differentiate between lung cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer is tested.

Inclusion Criteria:

• histologically confirmed lung or breast or ovarian cancer

Exclusion Criteria:

• other cancers
• previous medical intervention within the last 14 days before gathering of the breath sample