Materials Used for Male Breast Exams

Video Transcript

"Spreading the message about the importance of early detection of breast cancer is important for both men and women. Men do get breast cancer too. Plexus Pink, the manufactures of the breast check aid, has manufactured a simple yet effective device that assists men in performing their monthly breast self-examinations. The device consists of two layers of polyurethane film enclosing an environmentally safe non-toxic gel. The device enables your fingers to glide smoothly over a surface reducing the kinetic friction that your fingertips pick up when they do run across any surface area. The reduction kinetic friction enables your fingertips to concentrate on what's underneath the surface and thereby allows you to detect smaller abnormalities in breast tissue sooner. When placed over the breast tissue, a man can use the pads of his fingertips to press firmly and glide. The gliding action is the preferred method for self-examination. The gliding action is a thorough examination and is often the only way to examine the breast while in the shower wet and soapy. When you're lying in a horizontal position, which is the preferred position, your breasts are typically not wet and soapy. The horizontal position or supine position is the position that medical professionals use in clinical examinations. The breast check aid combines the best of both worlds. The gliding action that's found in the shower with the supine position that's used in clinical breast exams. When laid over the breast tissue, men can concentrate on finding or detecting abnormalities in breast tissue easier because the breast check aid is like a magnifying glass for your fingertips. It’s important for men to realize men do get breast cancer as well. So please, perform your monthly breast self-examination because early detection of breast cancer is your best protection."