by Kay Mercer

The Cancer Detectives: Using the Power of a Dog’s Nose to Save Lives

Thursday 19th November, 6pm City Library - Booking essential

The Cancer Detectives: Using the Power of a Dog’s Nose to Save Lives

Dogs can scent a tiny concentration of odour the equivalent of 1 teaspoon of sugar in a body of water the size of two Olympic swimming pools. They can also sniff out the barest evidence of cancer in a human with more than 90% accuracy.

Join Pauline Blomfield of Mosgiel-based K9 Medical Detection as she discusses the incredible work her organisation is doing to train dogs to detect early stage cancer with the potential to save thousands of lives using simple, non-invasive tests. Pauline will be joined by experts from the field of men's health:

  • Hui Xiaou from the Centre for Health, Activity, & Rehabilitation Research at the Otago University School of Physiotherapy will consider the questions "What do men want? What are the challenges for men’s health and ageing well, and how do older men perceive health and wellbeing?”
  • Michael Jolly from Sport Otago will be looking at what healthier life decisions could look like and the importance of being motivated to seek help rather than assuming 'she'll be right'.

There will be opportunities to ask questions over refreshments after the talks.

Booking Essential: CLICK TO BOOK or 03 474 3690, library@dcc.govt.nz

Proudly supporting Movember – men’s health awareness

Thursday 19th November, 6pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
FREE