Just as a digital camera captures the sense of sight, this tactile sensing technology captures the sense of touch and displays it as a three-dimensional image.
STouch is a small, hand-held device that glides smoothly across an uncompressed breast. Its highly sensitive internal receptor, which is up to four times as sensitive as human palpation, generates a 3-dimensional visual map of lesions within the breast, which are then displayed and stored on a small laptop computer. If a mass is detected, SureTouch will show its estimated size, shape, hardness and location.
STouch creates a digital, permanent and reproducible image of the findings. Patients can see these images during and after the exam, and any concerns can be discussed with the physician immediately. COMFORTABLE AND SAFEA sterile, disposable sheath covers the probe and a non-toxic, non-irritating lubricant keeps patients comfortable while the SureTouch™ passes over target areas. There are no harmful x-rays, no vises that flatten the breasts and no uncomfortable physical contact.
SAFE, COMFORTABLE AND EFFECTIVEBreast cancer screening is a necessity for women of all ages. And more importantly, early detection of breast cancer can improve outcomes. Methods like self-breast examination, or physician's examinations, while important, are often performed incorrectly or inconsistently. STouch is a painless way to enhance routine clinical breast exam (CBE) that can be performed by your primary care physician.Used as part of a CBE, SureTouch plays a role in the early detection of breast cancer that is:• Comfortable: no uncomfortable compression required• Convenient: it can be performed by your primary care clinician• Instant: no waiting on lab results. You will see your images immediately• Radiation-free and ultrasound-free: A highly sensitive tactile device identifies, assesses and documents masses in the breast.STouch examinations can overcome certain challenges with existing screening methods and is:• Effective for women under the age of 40 and those with denser breast tissue• Effective in upper outer region of the breast where most of cancers occur