Breast Cancer Detection from Thermal Images using Machine Learning

In this study, the authors propose an advanced strategy to analyze thermal images for breast cancer detection employing machine learning techniques. By focusing on critical features that capture geometric and structural information in thermal images, the aim is to elevate the precision and uniformity of breast cancer diagnostics. The dataset comprises thermal images from patients with breast cancer; these vital features are extracted and integrated into proposed decision tree model, resulting in a classification accuracy of 92%. This highlights the utility of combining specialized features with machine learning algorithms in medical image analysis. Consequently, the findings suggest that this approach can substantially enhance traditional imaging methods, establishing a robust basis for early and accurate breast cancer detection.

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Proceedings of the ENTRENOVA - Enterprise Research Innovation Conference
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2024-09-30
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https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2024-0042
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Infrared Thermography in Medicine
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Breast Cancer Detection from Thermal Images using Machine Learning

L. A. Venger, Sijche Pechkova, Dragana Andonovski, Beti Andonovic
Proceedings of the ENTRENOVA - Enterprise Research Innovation Conference
Infrared Thermography in Medicine
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Breast Cancer Detection from Thermal Images using Machine Learning

L. A. Venger, Sijche Pechkova, Dragana Andonovski, Beti Andonovic
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Abstract

In this study, the authors propose an advanced strategy to analyze thermal images for breast cancer detection employing machine learning techniques. By focusing on critical features that capture geometric and structural information in thermal images, the aim is to elevate the precision and uniformity of breast cancer diagnostics. The dataset comprises thermal images from patients with breast cancer; these vital features are extracted and integrated into proposed decision tree model, resulting in a classification accuracy of 92%. This highlights the utility of combining specialized features with machine learning algorithms in medical image analysis. Consequently, the findings suggest that this approach can substantially enhance traditional imaging methods, establishing a robust basis for early and accurate breast cancer detection.

Proceedings of the ENTRENOVA - Enterprise Research Innovation ConferenceVol. 10(1)
North Kansas City Hospital (US), International Psychoanalytic University Berlin (DE)
Openalex Percentile: Top 45%
Infrared Thermography in Medicine
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