Sophie Aziz introduces the extraordinary work of the charity Medical Detection Dogs and the ways they are working with hu-man’s best friend.

A carefully selected and trained dog can detect cancer in the most extraordinary manner, apart from being able to help monitor many other dangerous or chronic conditions. Medical Detection Dogs is a record-setting charity set up to explore the potential of this canine skill and look for ways to exploit it to improve medical care for cancer and other diseases. Sophie Aziz is Head of Research for the charity and shares details of their work to date and the further research they are involved in.

• Medical Detection Dogs