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: Received: 17 December 2023 / Approved: 18 December 2023 / Online: 18 December 2023 (12:28:06 CET)
How to cite:
Walker, K. Breast Cancer Imaging Using Light: Ancient, History and Current State. Preprints2023, 2023121331. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1331.v1
Walker, K. Breast Cancer Imaging Using Light: Ancient, History and Current State. Preprints 2023, 2023121331. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1331.v1
Walker, K. Breast Cancer Imaging Using Light: Ancient, History and Current State. Preprints2023, 2023121331. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1331.v1
APA Style
Walker, K. (2023). Breast Cancer Imaging Using Light: Ancient, History and Current State. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1331.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Walker, K. 2023 "Breast Cancer Imaging Using Light: Ancient, History and Current State" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202312.1331.v1
Abstract
Breast cancer is a global health concern, necessitating continuous advancements in diagnostic medical imaging technologies for early detection and improvement of treatment. This paper presents an overview of the past, present and future of breast cancer imaging using light and some results from the current studies. The paper specifically presents the role of Diffuse Optical Tomography (DOT) in breast cancer imaging. Conventional methods, such as X-ray mammography, face limitations. Diffuse Optical Tomography, a non-invasive light-based imaging modality can provide quantitative descriptive and architectural information about breast tissue. The paper discusses the key challenges and recent developments in breast cancer imaging using DOT to overcome some key challenges. This paper aims to contribute to the understanding of the evolving technological landscape in breast cancer imaging using light for improving early detection and patient outcomes.
Keywords
breast cancer; medical imaging; light; diffuse optical tomography; spectroscopy; fNIRS
Subject
Engineering, Bioengineering
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
