“I couldn’t believe it – other than being a bit tired I had no symptoms at all and have never been a smoker.”
Medical staff were quick to praise Inca, she said.
“They told me that it’s virtually impossible to catch cancer that early, unless you’re already having a scan for something else. And, as a result, I didn’t need radiotherapy or chemo.
“The surgeon just said, ‘That dog saved you, now go live your life’.”
Having since studied creative writing, Ferguson is now a self-published author, and said she made sure she tells Inca what a good girl she is every chance she gets.
“She gets plenty of treats, that’s for sure,” she said.