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'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'

'My dog Gertie saved my life by helping to find my breast cancer'
BBC England Wednesday 17 June 2026, 05:24 UTC 1 min read
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Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.

Lesley Goodburn is hoping her story will encourage others to check for signs of the cancer.
Gertie (PERSON) Lesley Goodburn (PERSON)
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