SAFE: A Novel Microwave Imaging System Design for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection—Clinical Evaluation
SAFE (Scan and Find Early) is a novel microwave imaging device intended for breast cancer screening and early detection. SAFE is based on the use of harmless electromagnetic waves and can provide relevant initial diagnostic information without resorting to X-rays. Because of SAFE’s harmless effect o...
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| author | Aleksandar Janjic Mehmet Cayoren Ibrahim Akduman Tuba Yilmaz Emre Onemli Onur Bugdayci Mustafa Erkin Aribal |
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| description | SAFE (Scan and Find Early) is a novel microwave imaging device intended for breast cancer screening and early detection. SAFE is based on the use of harmless electromagnetic waves and can provide relevant initial diagnostic information without resorting to X-rays. Because of SAFE’s harmless effect on organic tissue, imaging can be performed repeatedly. In addition, the scanning process itself is not painful since breast compression is not required. Because of the absence of physical compression, SAFE can also detect tumors that are close to the thoracic wall. A total number of 115 patients underwent the SAFE scanning procedure, and the resultant images were compared with available magnetic resonance (MR), ultrasound, and mammography images in order to determine the correct detection rate. A sensitivity of 63% was achieved. Breast size influenced overall sensitivity, as sensitivity was lower in smaller breasts (51%) compared to larger ones (74%). Even though this is only a preliminary study, the results show promising concordance with clinical reports, thus encouraging further SAFE clinical studies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-06521005ab4d43b49e3bb898c10d021c2023-11-21T10:46:01ZengMDPI AGDiagnostics2075-44182021-03-0111353310.3390/diagnostics11030533SAFE: A Novel Microwave Imaging System Design for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection—Clinical EvaluationAleksandar Janjic0Mehmet Cayoren1Ibrahim Akduman2Tuba Yilmaz3Emre Onemli4Onur Bugdayci5Mustafa Erkin Aribal6Mitos Medical Technologies, ITU Ayazaga Ari Teknokent 2-B Block 2-2-E, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, TurkeyMitos Medical Technologies, ITU Ayazaga Ari Teknokent 2-B Block 2-2-E, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, TurkeyMitos Medical Technologies, ITU Ayazaga Ari Teknokent 2-B Block 2-2-E, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, TurkeyMitos Medical Technologies, ITU Ayazaga Ari Teknokent 2-B Block 2-2-E, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, TurkeyMitos Medical Technologies, ITU Ayazaga Ari Teknokent 2-B Block 2-2-E, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, TurkeyDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Pendik, 34899 Istanbul, TurkeyMitos Medical Technologies, ITU Ayazaga Ari Teknokent 2-B Block 2-2-E, Maslak, 34469 Istanbul, TurkeySAFE (Scan and Find Early) is a novel microwave imaging device intended for breast cancer screening and early detection. SAFE is based on the use of harmless electromagnetic waves and can provide relevant initial diagnostic information without resorting to X-rays. Because of SAFE’s harmless effect on organic tissue, imaging can be performed repeatedly. In addition, the scanning process itself is not painful since breast compression is not required. Because of the absence of physical compression, SAFE can also detect tumors that are close to the thoracic wall. A total number of 115 patients underwent the SAFE scanning procedure, and the resultant images were compared with available magnetic resonance (MR), ultrasound, and mammography images in order to determine the correct detection rate. A sensitivity of 63% was achieved. Breast size influenced overall sensitivity, as sensitivity was lower in smaller breasts (51%) compared to larger ones (74%). Even though this is only a preliminary study, the results show promising concordance with clinical reports, thus encouraging further SAFE clinical studies.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/3/533breast cancermicrowave imagingearly diagnosisclinical study |
| spellingShingle | Aleksandar Janjic Mehmet Cayoren Ibrahim Akduman Tuba Yilmaz Emre Onemli Onur Bugdayci Mustafa Erkin Aribal SAFE: A Novel Microwave Imaging System Design for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection—Clinical Evaluation Diagnostics breast cancer microwave imaging early diagnosis clinical study |
| title | SAFE: A Novel Microwave Imaging System Design for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection—Clinical Evaluation |
| title_full | SAFE: A Novel Microwave Imaging System Design for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection—Clinical Evaluation |
| title_fullStr | SAFE: A Novel Microwave Imaging System Design for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection—Clinical Evaluation |
| title_full_unstemmed | SAFE: A Novel Microwave Imaging System Design for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection—Clinical Evaluation |
| title_short | SAFE: A Novel Microwave Imaging System Design for Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection—Clinical Evaluation |
| title_sort | safe a novel microwave imaging system design for breast cancer screening and early detection clinical evaluation |
| topic | breast cancer microwave imaging early diagnosis clinical study |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/3/533 |
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