Missy, the feline cancer scanner

Newcastle-based tabby cat Missy displayed a remarkable sixth sense when she alerted her owner, Angela, to the early signs of cancer.

When Missy began persistently pawing at her chest, the unusual behaviour prompted Angela to visit her GP to check it out. Precancerous cells were found in her breast and removed. When Missy’s mysterious pawing happened again three years later, Angela knew exactly what to do. She headed straight to the doctor for life-saving treatment – all thanks to her medico moggie’s impressive diagnosis.