UK Scientists Develop Bra-Integrated Breast Cancer Monitoring System [Video]

Scientists are developing a wearable device that could revolutionise breast cancer monitoring. The device fits discreetly inside a bra, potentially detecting tumour growth in real-time.

Researchers hope this device will offer a convenient method of detecting tumour growth that patients can use “in the comfort of their own homes.”Nottingham Trent University’s Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) is developing this bra-integrated device, which will use electrical currents to detect minute changes in tissue fluids surrounding and within breast cells, potentially indicating tumour growth.

The device’s effectiveness lies in distinguishing between healthy and cancerous tissue. Since tumours are denser than healthy tissue and have less water, the device can measure changes in real-time, detecting growth as small as 2mm.

Researchers suggest the device could be a comfortable bra insert or seamlessly integrated into a new bra design. In either form, the device will gather data and transmit it to the wearer’s …