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Tool to spot breast cancer at home wins UK Dyson award

Liz Blamire

15th September 2022

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'Dotplot' a device for monitoring breast health at home, has won the James Dyson Design Award 2022.

Although the Dotplot is not to be used instead of visiting the doctor with a concern, it is being heralded as an important tool that can be used to monitor breast tissue and possible changes as part of monthly self-examination.

The device was designed by Shefali Bohra and Debra Babalola (pictured below).

To learn more, visit the BBC report - Tool to spot breast cancer at home wins UK Dyson award - the James Dyson Award website and the Tweets below.

Co-founded by innovation #design engineering graduates Debra Babalola and Shefali Bohra, Dotplot is the new device which can help detect #breastcancer at home. It comes with an app which can help track any changes to the breasts/chest.🤳🏽 It has won the UK #JamesDyson Award🙌🏽 pic.twitter.com/OkKuFEzWn2
— Women in Dev (@WomenDev) September 12, 2022

A portable handheld device named Dotplot helps women self-check for breast cancer at home and track any abnormalities they may find via an app pic.twitter.com/Qc908jbjBp
— Reuters (@Reuters) September 8, 2022

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Liz Blamire

Liz is tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. A former NHS midwife, she has taught in FE and secondary as HoD, is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, textbook author, and experienced senior examiner. She recently completed an MEd in Inclusion and SEND, focusing on social, emotional and behavioural needs.

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