Breast cancer detection using microwave holography

Elsdon, Michael, Fdo, Michael J., Leach, Mark and Smith, Dave (2010) Breast cancer detection using microwave holography. In: 7th International Symposium on Communication Systems Networks and Digital Signal processing (CSNDSP), 21-23 July 2010, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Abstract

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in women. X-ray mammography is the most widely used technique for early detection but has limitations. In this paper, an alternative approach for breast cancer detection using microwave imaging is presented. This is based upon microwave indirect holographic approach, central to which is the use of a synthetic reference beam. This approach has benefits in terms of simplicity and expense. Experimental results using a simple breast phantom are included to demonstrate the potential of this approach.