Only good things can come of the portable breast cancer scanner. Bringing the convenience of checkups into your home, it could also provide outstanding technology for less fortunate countries that can't afford the more traditional devices.
Developed by Professor Zhipeng Wu, the portable breast cancer scanner might not look impressive, but it certainly is. Not only does its size permit easy transportation, it also allows for a more thorough examination, picking up on details that larger X-rays might miss.
At-Home Mammograms
The Portable Breast Cancer Scanner Makes Checkups Convenient
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