Device for use in early detection of breast cancer

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A61B 10/00 (2006.01) A61B 5/00 (2006.01)

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CA 1130157

DEVICE FOR USE IN EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER Abstract of the Technical Disclosure A device is provided for aid in early detection of breast cancer. The device comprises a flexible, heat-conductive web, preferably in the form of a disc-shaped patch having an adhesive layer on one side thereof and a pealable layer removably secured thereto by said adhesive layer. On the other side thereof, the device comprises an array of spaced-apart indicators, each of said indicators comprising a dye or a pigment and a temperature sensitive substance (crystalline organic chemical) which melts at a relatively precise temperature which is approximately 0.5°F. different from the adjacent indicator. As many indicators are used as are necessary to cover the desired temperature range. The device is incorporated into the breast-receiving cups of a brassiere and mirror image quadrants of the two breasts are scanned and the device is visually examined to determine the number of indicators which have displayed a change in color, thus apprising the person of the existence of abnormality in the mammary tissue. Other embodiments of the invention are also described herein.

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