The Nose Knows
cancer-sniffing dogs32 total reviews
Comment from whispersofthesoul
hiya, this was a great article, this story was a big thing where i live in the uk, and the university next to me is the leading researcher into what goes on detecting what smells are emitted, they do have a basic prototype but it still a long way off from being a device used to detect cancer.
you did this story proud, welldone x
reply by the author on 28-May-2011
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hiya, this was a great article, this story was a big thing where i live in the uk, and the university next to me is the leading researcher into what goes on detecting what smells are emitted, they do have a basic prototype but it still a long way off from being a device used to detect cancer.
you did this story proud, welldone x
Comment Written 28-May-2011
reply by the author on 28-May-2011
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Hi, whispersofthesoul. Thanks so much for your great review. Once again, the Brits are on the cutting edge! It's amazing how much good research gets done in your part of the world. I so appreciate you stopping by. Warm regards, Bev
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this research is phenominal if you saw it you wouldnt actually believe but it isw getting there fingers crossed and hope for the future x
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I heartily agree. Take care! Bev
Comment from kiwigirl2821
I have know dogs like this ... they are something spectacularly special! Good use of vocabulary and displayed well. Good write. xoxo Kiwi
reply by the author on 28-May-2011
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I have know dogs like this ... they are something spectacularly special! Good use of vocabulary and displayed well. Good write. xoxo Kiwi
Comment Written 28-May-2011
reply by the author on 28-May-2011
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Hi, Kiwi. I really appreciate your generous and supportive review. Many thanks! Bev
Comment from barkingdog
I thought I'd just give you a shout out on this one to let you know that I am here reading a bit.
This is a great piece and I see your research in your ANs.
My dogs know when I am not feeling well and behave accordingly. When I am playful, they are. Sad, they are.
So why not,if they can find disaster survivors why not cancer?
They truly are 'man's best friend.'
FYI--- I see perfectly well, but did like the big print.
reply by the author on 27-May-2011
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I thought I'd just give you a shout out on this one to let you know that I am here reading a bit.
This is a great piece and I see your research in your ANs.
My dogs know when I am not feeling well and behave accordingly. When I am playful, they are. Sad, they are.
So why not,if they can find disaster survivors why not cancer?
They truly are 'man's best friend.'
FYI--- I see perfectly well, but did like the big print.
Comment Written 27-May-2011
reply by the author on 27-May-2011
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Hi, barking dog. I'm very glad you mentioned your opinion on the print. I do think, in retrospect, that maybe a bit smaller would work better. Thanks so much for checking out my 'stuff'. I think we have a lot in common! Glad to hear you have the pleasure of owning dogs - I'm not able to at this time. So, I write about them LOL, but it's not the same. Take care, my friend. And thanks so much for your attention and generosity.
Warm regards, Bev
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Have a great weekend, Bev.
A tad smaller print would be perfect. BD
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Thanks, BD. Ta Ta for Now!
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Bye:)
Comment from Cumbrianlass
Brilliant! I saw something on TV about this sometime ago.
"Imagine the mounting excitement as it picked up the scent of everything you did plus hints of oregano and basil, the smell of the hands that rolled the dough and placed the fillings on top, odors of the oven it was baked in; and if it was transported to your home, the sweat and nasty car smells of the poorly-paid delivery boy."
Great paragraph! Animals are not given enough credit, in my humble opinion.
reply by the author on 24-May-2011
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Brilliant! I saw something on TV about this sometime ago.
"Imagine the mounting excitement as it picked up the scent of everything you did plus hints of oregano and basil, the smell of the hands that rolled the dough and placed the fillings on top, odors of the oven it was baked in; and if it was transported to your home, the sweat and nasty car smells of the poorly-paid delivery boy."
Great paragraph! Animals are not given enough credit, in my humble opinion.
Comment Written 24-May-2011
reply by the author on 24-May-2011
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Hi, Avril. I really appreciate your awesome and generous review! You have really made my day. Warm regards, Bev
Comment from Terry wrote
What a wonderful story shared. Dogs are wonderful pets, and these are wonderful stories. I so miss our dalmation; he was a very sympathetic animal, very protective of us, and lost his life to another dog's attack.
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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What a wonderful story shared. Dogs are wonderful pets, and these are wonderful stories. I so miss our dalmation; he was a very sympathetic animal, very protective of us, and lost his life to another dog's attack.
Comment Written 21-May-2011
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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Hi, Terry. I so appreciate your warm and generous review, and I am sorry to hear about her dear pet. Dalmation owners are some of the most loyal owners I know - something very special about that breed I think. Blessings, Bev
Comment from agedwell
What a wonderful article. Well written and researched according to my internet resources. Thank you for sharing it with us.
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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What a wonderful article. Well written and researched according to my internet resources. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Comment Written 21-May-2011
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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Hi, agedwell. I so appreciate your wonderful and generous review. How kind of you! Warm regards, Bev
Comment from Artie R. Sandbaggs
Great article. Interesting, informative and even a touch humorous at the beginning. If you haven't submitted this to some sort of pet owners magazine or something along those lines I would suggest you do, you might be able to make a quick buck off of it provided you can cite all of your sources for the statistics you mention (not just the 60 minutes and science netlinks but like, what studies did those come from/who did they interview).
I might suggest you read some old Erma Bombeck articles if you aren't familiar with her. She has a wonderful way of finding humor in light hearted, everyday situations and a little bit more of that in your article might give it additional literary dimension that I don't think you utilized to the extent you could have.
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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Great article. Interesting, informative and even a touch humorous at the beginning. If you haven't submitted this to some sort of pet owners magazine or something along those lines I would suggest you do, you might be able to make a quick buck off of it provided you can cite all of your sources for the statistics you mention (not just the 60 minutes and science netlinks but like, what studies did those come from/who did they interview).
I might suggest you read some old Erma Bombeck articles if you aren't familiar with her. She has a wonderful way of finding humor in light hearted, everyday situations and a little bit more of that in your article might give it additional literary dimension that I don't think you utilized to the extent you could have.
Comment Written 21-May-2011
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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Hi, Artiesandbaggs. Thanks for your excellent suggestions. I appreciate your insights into possible scenarios for the essay. Yes, I would have to be much more thorough with a submitted article - did a fair share of those in college! Actually, in my portfolio is a poem in honor of Erma Bombeck. She was an amazing lady - sort of a modern-day Mark Twain. I am interested in your perspective on the amount of humor included. I was thinking that the subject was a serious one and deserved to be treated that way - but it was a shift from the initial paragraphs. So, I do see what you are talking about. When writing for the site and the public sector these days you have to be able to pull folks in with something besides dry facts. I don't like that kind of manipulation, but understand that it is what the market often demands. Sure appreciate your awesome review and generous rating. Warm regards, Bev
Comment from Piggies Grandma
This is a wonderful story and very well written. They truly are mans best friend. It is amazing that dogs can smell so much more than us. I enjoyed reading your story and thought it was very interesting.
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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This is a wonderful story and very well written. They truly are mans best friend. It is amazing that dogs can smell so much more than us. I enjoyed reading your story and thought it was very interesting.
Comment Written 21-May-2011
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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Hi, Piggies Grandma. Thanks so much for taking time out to read the essay and for your great comments and support. I really appreciate it! Warm regards, Bev
Comment from Lise Deangelo
This write is so interesting. I have not heard about dogs detecting cancers with their keen sense of smell, but it doesn't surprise me if they can. It's really amazing. This was a most enjoyable read. The font is a little large though. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful information :) Lise
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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This write is so interesting. I have not heard about dogs detecting cancers with their keen sense of smell, but it doesn't surprise me if they can. It's really amazing. This was a most enjoyable read. The font is a little large though. Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful information :) Lise
Comment Written 21-May-2011
reply by the author on 21-May-2011
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Thank you very much, Lise, for your thorough and supportive review. I much appreciate it! Warm regards, Bev
Comment from Mary Ann MCPhedran
A good job in writing this story, My wet highland terrier has always a nose for tit bits you leave on your plate. But I have not seen any signs of being clever as your dogs in the story. A brilliant write. Thanks for sharing with me.
reply by the author on 20-May-2011
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A good job in writing this story, My wet highland terrier has always a nose for tit bits you leave on your plate. But I have not seen any signs of being clever as your dogs in the story. A brilliant write. Thanks for sharing with me.
Comment Written 20-May-2011
reply by the author on 20-May-2011
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Thank you! I really appreciate your supportive and generous review. Glad you liked the essay - I really like the Westies, they are lovely animals. Take care, Bev
