Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide with nearly 1.7 million new cases diagnosed annually. Regular screening is of paramount importance for early diagnosis to reduce the incidence and improve patient outcome.
Mammography, the gold standard for breast screening and breast cancer diagnosis, utilises X-ray ionising radiation to generate images of breast tissue. However, it is not recommended for women under 50 years old or during pregnancy due to safety concerns related to ionising radiation exposure. This means that nearly 40 % of women in Europe between the ages of 25-49 cannot use the most conventional breast cancer screening modality.
Further details: Microwave for breast cancer detection