Meg Jones26 years old, had noticed a profound change in behavior in his dog Samsonwithout realizing that he was probably trying to alert her to the danger that awaited her from within. The young woman, who lives in England, discovered that she had cancer after being challenged by mysterious pain and the unusual attitude of the Dachshund, reported People.
Kennedy News / Meg Jones
The mistress of Samson had started to have pain in his left leg. It was a strange sensation, one she had never experienced before. After consultation, he was diagnosed with sciatica.
“It was obsessive”
At the same period, Meg Jones had noticed that her dog was constantly trying to lie on her stomach, whereas before, he was more distant towards her. She says he became so “clingy” that his “ partner had to pick him up to move him away (of her) because (that she was) tired and (had) need space. It was obsessive. »
Her pain became more and more intense, and she began to suffer from rashes on her elbow and leg, as well as night sweats.
Meg Jones then went to the hospital in Wythenshawe has Manchesterwhere the result of blood tests and examinations fell like a blade: acute leukemia. “ At first I was in shockshe confides. I didn't cry before calling my mother, because I couldn't believe it. »
“ It was difficult to take it all incontinues Meg Jones. It's a radical change from life before. Heavy treatments can cause a lot of internal damage. »
Kennedy News / Meg Jones
“It had to be something he could perceive.”
“ Once we finally found out what it was, everything became clear. It had to be something he could perceive, and he was very protectiveshe indicates about the attitude of Samson. I just thought he was clingy; we never think about something as extreme as cancer. »
Meg Jones told his doctors about the Dachshund's behavior. The latter responded that “ in the case of tumors, they found that cats and dogs settled near the area where it was located. »
After following a series of chemotherapy sessions, Meg Jones went into remission in October 2024. A period during which the dog no longer sat on her, but by her side.
New remission, continued support from Samson
The cancer returned in July 2025. The young woman was treated with CAR-T therapy, which involves genetically modifying T lymphocytes so that they attack cancer cells. The procedure had the desired effect: she went into remission again.
If she has psychological after-effects today, particularly in terms of concentration, she knows that she can count on Samson to support her and watch over her.