Fido Fights Cancer

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Humans and dogs have been partners for thousands of years. Now our canine friends are joining the fight against cancer. Researchers are training dogs to to smell cancer in the breath samples of human patients. And by studying cancers in dogs, we may discover new treatments for cancer in human and canine cancer patients.

Duration: 9:28
Original Air Date: Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008
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