Takamaro Kikkawa

Breast Cancer : From Screening to Pathology, Clinical Diagnosis, and Treatment Takamaro Kikkawa

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. However, mammography (MMG), a conventional screening modality, has several limitations, including low sensitivity in dense breasts and a high false-positive rate. Recent studies have reported that the electrical and dielectric properties of breast cancer differ from those of normal tissues, leading to the development of microwave imaging techniques for breast imaging.

This book introduces a new perspective on the electromagnetic functions of tumor tissues and peripheral stroma. It begins with clinical diagnosis and is followed by pathological diagnosis. To highlight the roles of conventional imaging modalities, it reviews the principles and theories underlying methodologies such as MMG, computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET).

Furthermore, it discusses the recent advances in microwave imaging as a non-invasive screening modality in terms of their principles and theoretical foundations. Enhanced by numerous diagrams and graphics, the book serves as a valuable resource for engineering and medical students, as well as researchers interested in the principles and applications of breast imaging technologies.