Deep Learning Approach for Breast Cancer Detection Using UNet and CNN in Ultrasound Imaging

Breast cancer continues to be a serious concern for global health, especially when proper treatment is time-sensitive. This research contributes a novel method to improve breast cancer detection in ultrasound images by employing a deep learning technique that integrates UNet and Convolution Neural Networks(CNN) architectures. For tumor segmentation within breast ultrasound images, UNet has been used, alongside a CNN that classifies the resulting tumor as benign or malignant and performs feature extraction. When evaluated on the ‘Dataset_BUSI_with_GT’, the model was found to be reliable across varying conditions, achieving high sensitivity (97.44%) and accuracy (95.24%), scores better than those ofexisting approaches. The developed system is composed of an imaging module, image upload, preprocessing, inference, result display, and feedback, providing non-interrupted service and enhancing user-centered functionalities. Continuous improvement capabilities allow the system to redefine new image changes, sustaining reliability in examinations and clinical settings. Compared to other methodologies, the proposed model demonstrates superior accuracy alongside less computational resources, translating to reduced diagnostic human error while optimizing the workflow in primary healthcare. Future work could includethe application of multimodal imaging, deploy real-time imaging, and increase its interpretability to strengthen its use in medical diagnosis.