A Breathalyzer For Cancer 123
Tiger4 writes "Cancer researchers in the UK have come up with a way to sniff for lung cancer on the breath. 'From the results, the researchers identified 42 "volatile organic compounds" (VOCs) present in the breath of 83% of cancer patients but fewer than 83% of healthy volunteers. Four of the most reliable were used to develop a nine-sensor array made from tiny gold particles coated with reactive chemicals sensitive to the compounds.' Other sources have picked up the story as well. Obviously, this would be a big breakthrough for rapid screening, and early detection significantly improves outcomes."
Driving with cancer is a crime? (Score:3, Funny)
Hrm.. (Score:5, Funny)
So, next time you get pulled over:
"Sir, were you aware of how fast your cancer was progressing?"
Re:Oscar (cat) (Score:5, Funny)
There's a cat that seems to be able to tell when someone is about to die. [wikipedia.org]
I'm sorry sir... but according to your latest cat scan, your death is imminent.
Re:Oscar (cat) (Score:3, Funny)
There really needs to be a +1 Punny moderation.
Re:Oscar (cat) (Score:5, Funny)
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Re:Oscar (cat) (Score:4, Funny)
I'm sorry sir... but according to your latest cat scan, your death is imminent.
Wow, a trustworthy cat! Mine always pretends she's starving.
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Re:Living causes cancer. (Score:2, Funny)
The preventative for cancer is to have cells that replicate perfectly, or to not have cells that replicate.
So what you're really trying to say is that vampirism is a viable means to prevent cancer.
Re:Oscar (cat) (Score:3, Funny)
I trusted your information more when I thought it was from House.....
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