7 breast cancer breakthroughs you need to know

October 5, 2017 By Danielle Kirsh

6. This at-home device screens for breast cancer

[Image from Pink Luminous Breast]

Pink Luminous Breast is a device that illuminates blood tissue through RED LED-light technology, giving women a better look at the inner workings of their breasts.

The device, created by SilkProUSA, is an FDA Class One technology that fits in the palm of your hand and allows women to find potential tumors and lesions early on.

When small bits of light pass through the breast, potential problem areas are revealed by angiogenesis. If dark clusters show up, that could be an indication of abnormalities and lumps that can increase blood supply to denser areas.

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Danielle Kirsh is an award-winning journalist and senior editor for Medical Design & Outsourcing, MassDevice, and Medical Tubing + Extrusion, and the founder of Women in Medtech and lead editor for Big 100. She received her bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and mass communication from Norfolk State University and is pursuing her master's in global strategic communications at the University of Florida. You can connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn, or email her at dkirsh@wtwhmedia.com.