DIY breast lump examination gadget

By at 12:38 pm Tuesday, Jun 9

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The breastlight is a medical gadget that allows women to examine suspicious breast lumps.

Malignant lumps have an increased blood supply to feed them so any dense areas may indicate an abnormality. Fluid filled cysts, however, will not absorb the light.
I don't think they are sold in the US, but in the UK they cost £77.50.

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