Somerset woman credits her chihuahua for alerting her to breast cancer
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Somerset woman credits her chihuahua for alerting her to breast cancer

31 Jul 2026 · Originally published 31 Jul 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'My chihuahua knew I had cancer before doctors - he saved me'
After her chihuahua Flag began persistently pawing at her arm, 61-year-old Kristine Richards decided to get a small lump checked by her doctor. The subsequent diagnosis of breast cancer led to a course of treatment that resulted in her remission, highlighting the role the dog's behaviour played in her early detection.
Source: WalesOnline Somerset
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