Article: Device sheds light on breast cancer checks thanks to award cash

A DEVICE to help women examine their breasts at home has been developed with the help of Scottish Government funding, it emerged yesterday.

The Breastlight, manufactured by PWB Health, in Dumbarton, involves shining a bright red light through the breast to show up any changes, such as lumps which may be cancer.

The product, which has just gone on the market, was developed using a grant of GBP 165,000 from the Smart:Scotland awards scheme.

But cancer charities questioned the benefits of the GBP 79 device, saying that women did not need complex equipment to be aware of changes in their breasts.

The hand-held device works by shining a strong, harmless light through the breast. The light ...

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