# Cancer-Screening Camera Capsules Check-Cap is a Swallowable Capsule that Screens for Colon Cancer By M | Published 2015-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colon-cancer References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/check-cap-colon-cancer-screening/) & [check-cap](http://www.check-cap.com/) The Check-Cap will revolutionize the way [colon cancer screenings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-detection-test) are done thanks to its non-invasive capsule design. The Check-Cap is engineered to be a pill-sized camera that can be swallowed to investigate the colon area and screen for cancer cells. Unlike a traditional cancer screening that can be incredibly uncomfortable and prying, the Check-Cap offers a much more subtle solution that is barely noticeable by the body. The Check-Cap is essentially a capsule camera no bigger than the tip of a thumb that can be easily swallowed. The camera uses [X-ray properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-xray) to take [3D images of the colon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagnostic-imaging-system) as it moves naturally through the body without disturbing the individual. All the data is captured on an external drive allowing the cancer screening process be incredibly detailed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Swallowable Camera Technology:** The non-invasive Check-Cap camera capsule revolutionizes the way colon cancer screenings are done, allowing for more comfortable and subtle examinations. - **Enhanced Cancer Screening Technologies:** The Check-Cap capsule camera's use of X-ray properties to take 3D images of the colon provides a highly detailed and comprehensive screening process. - **Non-intrusive Medical Imaging:** The small size and ease of swallowing of the Check-Cap camera capsule offers a less invasive and disruptive alternative to traditional cancer screening methods. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Medical Imaging:** Medical imaging industry can explore the innovative use of camera capsules to improve the effectiveness and convenience of cancer screening procedures. - **Healthcare Technology:** Healthcare technology sector can capitalize on non-intrusive camera capsule designs to develop more patient-friendly and accurate cancer screening solutions. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies can utilize swallowable camera technology like Check-Cap to enhance their portfolio of diagnostic tools and contribute to the early detection and treatment of cancer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Cancer Screening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mfine.md) - [Oral Cancer-Detection Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancerdetect.md) - [At-Home Self-Screening Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teal-wand.md) - [Revolutionary Insulin Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-capsule.md) - [AI-Powered Cancer Screening Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cancer-screening.md) - [AI-Enabled Cervical Cancer Screeners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobileodt.md) - [At-Home Screening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkable-health.md) - [Cancer-Detecting AI Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincancer-ai-device.md) - [Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-detection-test.md)