Why These Odor Changes Happen More Than You Think
Cancer cells work differently from healthy ones. They produce unique metabolic byproducts, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These can escape through breath, sweat, urine, or other fluids, creating noticeable – yet often dismissed – smells.
Research indicates these VOCs may show up early, before other symptoms. One study found distinct odor profiles in skin samples from people with basal cell carcinoma. Another highlighted how lung cancer tumors altered urine odors in animal models.
