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Cancer Detection

Just fyi.

Many years ago it was discovered that there was something in the breath of those with cancer. Some dogs were able to pick up on this on their owners! Some time later, fruit flies, worms and other living creatures highly sensitive to biochemical compounds were found to be able to detect these compounds. Eventually it was determined to be VOC’s. It occurred to me that just maybe, IAQ monitors could be unofficially used to measure these compounds in ones breath. Imagine that. Of course, in reality, most likely a complicated science with many details, as not all VOC’s are detected by consumer units. And other aspects such as sensitivity and accuracy, etc. Still, an interesting thought. Then it occurred to me, hey what if VOC monitors could be modifiedstrong text to be specific. Via professional units, research and labs of course. Could be a market. Alas, or perhaps joy, they beat me to it. Hopefully it is of help to those in need. And for early detection/prevention.

You can have a look at owlstone breath biopsy

Makes for interesting reading.

Do you have any links to any scientific papers discussing this topic?

I’m sure papers are out there. Probably if you dig around a bit on that site. Or Google of course. I’m not associated with any aspect of it, just thought some of our fellow members might find it as interesting as I do,. Considering the common ground of health, VOC’s, and instrumentation. :slight_smile: