Release date: 2010-11-09 Source: China News Network Suzhou Xuanweicheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd , https://www.xwc-medical.com
According to a comprehensive report by the US "Sing Tao Daily", the breast cancer awareness month has just ended, and the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester has brought some encouraging news. Chinese-born Zhipeng Wu (transliteration: Wu Zhipeng) successfully developed a portable breast scanner that allows the patient to be scanned to see images from the display in real time, clearly showing the tumors found.
This lunch box-sized scanner uses a radio frequency technology similar to a mobile phone, but with much lower power. This instrument allows doctors to perform real-time tests during surgery, and even allows patients to monitor themselves at home.
The current process of breast cancer testing at a hospital or specialist clinic is not easy and invasive. The more common method is mammogram, but the detection accuracy is very different. Women over 50 years old have higher accuracy, and younger ones may be reduced to 60%. Professor Wu's method does not require the breast to be clamped on two X-ray plates, but instead uses a cup-shaped scanner that is more comfortable to connect to a laptop.
According to the researchers, the main difference is that breast X-ray shadows rely on breast tissue density, while radio frequency uses the difference in the permittivity of normal and diseased breast tissue. This new technology develops in real time as soon as the breast is placed in the scanning cup, and any tumor or unusual tissue will appear red.
Professor Wu said: "The system is portable, and the women who are tested can get a scan in real time as soon as they lie down. Everything is done in real time. This real-time development reduces the chance of leaking breast tumors during scanning. This will benefit developed and developing countries. Tens of millions of women know that one out of every nine women may have breast cancer in this life."
The system is said to be "safe and low-cost" because it uses a technology similar to that found on mobile phones, but with much lower power. Researchers in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States have used radio frequency or microwave technology to detect breast cancer. Professor Wu pointed out that this system is not only faster than existing systems, but also does not need to use some specific liquid or gel as medium for other systems such as ultrasound. This system can simply use oil, milk, water, and even wear Bust is also available.
Professor Wu pointed out that although there is still research work to be done, this system has a great chance to become a new method for diagnosing breast cancer. The patented invention has been nominated for the "Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Awards" to be announced this month.