Title :
Early Stage Breast Cancer Detection using Indirect Microwave Holography
Author :
Elsdon, M. ; Leach, M. ; FDO, M.J. ; Foti, S.J. ; Smith, D.
Author_Institution :
Microwave Imaging Res. Group, Northumbria Univ.
Abstract :
A novel microwave imaging approach for early stage breast cancer detection is described. The proposed technique involves the use of an Indirect Microwave Holographic technique employing a patented synthetic reference wave. This approach offers benefits in terms of simplicity, expense, comfort and safety when compared to current mammography techniques. Experimental results using a simulated phantom are included to demonstrate the validity of this technique
Keywords :
biomedical imaging; cancer; microwave holography; biomedical imaging; cancer detection; early stage breast cancer; microwave holography; microwave imaging; simulated phantom; synthetic reference wave; Biomedical imaging; Breast cancer; Cancer detection; Holography; Imaging phantoms; Mammography; Microwave imaging; Microwave theory and techniques; Optical imaging; Optical scattering; Biomedical imaging; Microwave holography; Microwave imaging;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference, 2006. 36th European
Conference_Location :
Manchester
Print_ISBN :
2-9600551-6-0
DOI :
10.1109/EUMC.2006.281223
