Sniffing out cancer: new study tests if breast tumors have a unique scent
NCT ID NCT04541537
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether breast cancer gives off a unique smell that can be captured by a special sensor. Researchers collected scent samples from the hands and tumors of 35 women before and after breast cancer surgery. The goal was to see if these odors could one day help detect breast cancer without needles or scans.
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Institut Curie
Paris, 75005, France
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