<p>An 18-year-old man in Mexico has developed a 'smart' bra integrated with sensors that can detect early signs of breast cancer, an advance that could save millions of lives.<br /><br />The bra, developed by Julian Rios Cantu, has to be worn for only an hour a week, so it does not interfere with daily life. It has 200 sensors that map the surface of the breast as well as texture, colour and temperature, and relay the data to a computer or smartphone app.<br /><br />The data is then processed by artificial intelligence. Heat sensors are able to detect blood flow, which often suggests that blood is feeding cancer cells.<br /><br />Rios Cantu was inspired to invent it after his mother's breast cancer resulted in removal of her breasts after years battling the disease, 'The Telegraph' reported.<br /><br />Detecting breast cancer early is crucial for treatment but often relies on self-examination.</p>
<p>An 18-year-old man in Mexico has developed a 'smart' bra integrated with sensors that can detect early signs of breast cancer, an advance that could save millions of lives.<br /><br />The bra, developed by Julian Rios Cantu, has to be worn for only an hour a week, so it does not interfere with daily life. It has 200 sensors that map the surface of the breast as well as texture, colour and temperature, and relay the data to a computer or smartphone app.<br /><br />The data is then processed by artificial intelligence. Heat sensors are able to detect blood flow, which often suggests that blood is feeding cancer cells.<br /><br />Rios Cantu was inspired to invent it after his mother's breast cancer resulted in removal of her breasts after years battling the disease, 'The Telegraph' reported.<br /><br />Detecting breast cancer early is crucial for treatment but often relies on self-examination.</p>