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Breast Cancer
Scientists working on at-home device for detecting breast tumors
December 23rd, 2004
Researchers at two Philadelphia universities are working on a joint project they say could lead to an inexpensive, simple device that women could use at home for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages. Scientists at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania are developing a battery-operated, hand-held device they say uses lights and detectors to "see" metabolic changes. Cancer specialists and researchers stress that the device has not been subjected to enough tests to reach any conclusions about its effectiveness, and that even if it does work, it would take years to reach market. They also say that such technology would never...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-12-23)
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