scholarly journals Advances in Breast Thermography

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siva Teja Kakileti ◽  
Geetha Manjunath ◽  
Himanshu Madhu ◽  
Hadonahalli Venkataramanappa Ramprakash
Keyword(s):  
Breast Thermography

Thermal Analysis of Realistic Breast Model With Tumor and Validation by Infrared Images

2021 ◽  
pp. 208-218
Author(s):  
Deepika Singh ◽  
Ashutosh Kumar Singh ◽  
Sonia Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Thermal Analysis ◽  
Steady State ◽  
Thermal Model ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Ductal Carcinoma ◽  
Blood Perfusion ◽  
Breast Cancer Detection ◽  
Surface Geometry ◽  
Breast Thermography

Breast thermography is an emerging adjunct tool to mammography in early breast cancer detection due to its non-invasiveness and safety. Steady-state infrared imaging proves promising in this field as it is not affected by tissue density. The main aim of the present study is to develop a computational thermal model of breast cancer using real breast surface geometry and internal tumor specification. The model depicting the thermal profile of the subject's aggressive ductal carcinoma is calibrated by variation of blood perfusion and metabolic heat generation rate. The subject's IR image is used for validation of the simulated temperature profile. The thermal breast model presented here may prove useful in monitoring the response of tumor post-chemotherapy for female subjects with similar breast cancer characteristics.

Extending contour level set model for multi-class image segmentation with Application to Breast Thermography Images

2020 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 103174
Author(s):  
Asma Shamsi Koshki ◽  
Maryam Zekri ◽  
Mohammad Reza Ahmadzadeh ◽  
Saeed Sadri ◽  
Elham Mahmoudzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Image Segmentation ◽  
Level Set ◽  
Breast Thermography ◽  
Contour Level ◽  
Level Set Model

Feasibility of New-generation Infrared Imaging Screening for Breast Cancer in Rural Communities

2010 ◽  
Vol 06 ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Francisco Gutierrez-Delgado ◽  
José Guadalupe Vázquez-Luna ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Early Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Detection ◽  
Infrared Imaging ◽  
Breast Cancer Detection ◽  
Southern Mexico ◽  
Breast Thermography ◽  
New Generation

Breast cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. Important advances have improved survival, but early detection remains the main clinical challenge in reducing mortality. Currently, mammography is the ‘gold standard’ tool for breast cancer screening. However, the search for an early breast cancer detection method is the subject of extensive research. Although infrared imaging or breast thermography for early breast cancer detection has been evaluated since the late 1950s, the negative results reported in 1979 by the Breast Cancer Detection and Demonstration Project decreased interest in this imaging modality. Advances in infrared imaging and reduced equipment costs have, however, renewed interest in breast thermography. Breast cancer in developing countries requires new strategies to increase early detection and access to care. In this article, we highlight the principles and advances of infrared imaging technology and describe our experience with new-generation infrared imaging for early breast cancer detection in rural communities in southern Mexico.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY AS A POTENTIAL NON-CONTACT METHOD IN THE EARLY DETECTION OF CANCER: A REVIEW

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. 1330001 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAHNAZ ETEHADTAVAKOL ◽  
EDDIE Y. K. NG
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Tumor Imaging ◽  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Contact Method ◽  
Invasive Treatment ◽  
Clinical Prognosis ◽  
Breast Thermography ◽  
Utmost Care ◽  
Breast Cells ◽  
Post Menopausal

This review paper discusses recent research achievements in medical thermography with concerns about the possibility of early breast cancer detection. With the advancements in infrared (IR) technology, image processing methods, and the pathophysiological-based knowledge of thermograms, IR screening is sufficiently mature to be utilized as a first-line complement to both health managing and clinical prognosis. In addition, it explains the performance and environmental conditions in identifying thermography for breast tumor imaging under strict indoor controlled environmental circumstances. An irregular thermogram is indicated as a significant biological risk marker for the presence or growth of breast tumors. Breast thermography is completely non-contact, with no form of radiation and compression. It is useful for all women of all ages, for pregnant and breastfeeding women, for women with implants, for women with dense or fibrocystic breasts, for women on hormone replacement therapy, and for pre or post menopausal women. Breast thermography is specifically worthwhile during the early stages of fast tumor growth, which is not yet recognizable by mammography as thermography is a physiological test while mammography is an anatomical one. Often, physiological changes precede anatomical changes. This early detection of irregular tissue liveliness gives breast thermography the potential to be greatly useful and economical as an imaging program and provides the opportunity to apply non-invasive treatment to reform breast tissue activity. The non-radiating nature of thermography also permits repeated images. Thus, changes can be compared over time and the results of protective approaches can be observed to ensure utmost care of breast cells.

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