Tool to spot breast cancer at home wins UK Dyson award

"A device to help detect breast cancer has won the prestigious UK James Dyson Award.
The Dotplot aims to help women self-check at home and track any changes they may find on an app.
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the UK but many women do not carry out regular self-examinations.
Medical professionals have welcomed the invention but warn it is no substitute for going to the doctor.
Users build a personalised map of their torso by inputting their breast size and shape and pressing the handheld device over their chest.
Once a month, soundwaves are used to record tissue composition - and if there are any suspicious changes or abnormalities, users are advised to see a healthcare professional.
The technology is very similar to mammograms for over-50s or ultrasound scans offered to women worried about a lump.
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Oncologist Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence said: "Obviously, it's in the early stages of development, so it does need to go through medicine regulatory device checks to make sure that it is actually adequate at detecting breast cancers.
"It isn't a substitute for going to your doctor - it doesn't diagnose anything...." Lire la suite