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Diagnostic Tool that Uses Enhanced Imaging to Detect Breast Cancer

標題
Breast Cancer Detection System
詳細技術說明
None
*Abstract

Prevents Unnecessary Breast Biopsies, Reducing Healthcare Costs

This breast cancer detection tool will save lives and reduce healthcare costs. Breast cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths, kills approximately 40,000 women every year in the Unites States. Early detection can reduce the death toll. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) have helped with early detection, but the expense associated with these techniques prevents their widespread use in the fight against breast cancer. Other techniques of detection, such as self-examination and mammography, cannot easily distinguish between benign and malignant tumors. Researchers at the University of Florida have combined a microwave-induced thermalacoustic imaging system (TAI) and an ultra-wideband (UWB) imaging system to develop a safe, inexpensive diagnostic tool that can identify malignant tumors. The technology represents a significant advancement in breast cancer detection.

Application

Detection of malignant tumors in human breast tissue

Advantages

  • Distinguishes between benign and malignant tumors, reducing the healthcare costs associated with unnecessary breast biopsies
  • Provides enhanced images via sophisticated signal processing technology, facilitating breast cancer diagnosis
  • Features microwave imaging, offering a cost-effective alternative to MRI and PET procedures
  • Frequency sweeping gathers more information about the human breast, allowing for recognition of tumors as small as 2mm

Technology

Scientific research has proven that malignant and benign tissues contain different dielectric properties. University of Florida researchers used this knowledge to develop an innovative microwave imaging system that produces clearer distinctions between malignant and benign tumors. The groundbreaking technology brings together the benefits of ultra-wideband (UWB) imaging and thermalacoustic imaging (TAI) to achieve a high level of contrast between tumors and healthy tissue. The TAI surveys the breast by radiating microwave impulses. It then gathers the thermalacoustic signals induced through the radiation to form images of the breast. Healthcare providers can use this enhanced imaging capability to save lives.
*IP Issue Date
Mar 4, 2008
*IP Publication Date
Aug 26, 2004
*Principal Investigation

Name: Jian Li

Department:

附加資料
Inventor: Li, Jian
Priority Number: US7340292B2
IPC Current: A61B000505
US Class: 600430
Assignee Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation Inc.inesville
Title: Breast cancer detection system
Usefulness: Breast cancer detection system
Summary: For detecting breast cancer.
Novelty: Method for detecting breast cancer, involves using microwave energy received by receiving antenna from transmitting antenna after microwave energy has passed to breast, to determine presence of tumors within breast
主要類別
診斷/治療
細分類別
癌症/腫瘤
申請日期
Feb 13, 2004
申請號碼
7,340,292
其他
國家/地區
美國

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