Outlines on microwave imaging in breast cancer early detection

The paper presents some recent advances concerning a non-invasive microwave technique which is investigating living structures. A thermogram is plotted, obtained by microwave radiometry. Rigorous scientific studies have shown that the thermo-effect is accompanying growing tumors and atypical developing tissues. Early breast cancer structures are highlighted by this method, two cases being detected: (1) confirmed, existing breast cancer diagnoses that might be surveyed in their evolution and (2) revealing new cases with breast cancer suspicions, those persons being directed to further classical investigations. In order to better reconstruct the spatial shape of measured breast and tumor, an epipolar method may be employed. An overview on the main investigation methods in breast cancer are presented, as well as their classification.