65-year-old Mark Allen's dog Jessie's unusual behaviour led to early cancer detection and life-saving surgery.
65-year-old Mark Allen had half his face removed due to an aggressive cancer, but his pet dog Jessie may have saved his life by sniffing out the tumor. Allen noticed his dog's unusual behavior, such as nudging and pawing him excessively, leading him to visit the doctor. After diagnosis, he underwent a 10-hour operation and a facial reconstruction. Now, Allen is spreading awareness of head and neck cancer.
July 30, 2024
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