Microwave Reflectometry as a Novel Diagnostic Method for Detection of Skin Cancers
Abstract
More than one million people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the United States and more than ten thousand people die from the disease. Currently, there are some methods for early detection of skin cancers, like visual inspection, but improvements are needed. This paper presents a method involving microwave reflectometry as a diagnostic tool for detection of skin cancers. the results of measurements and simulations for normal and wet skin have been shown to distinguish among skin samples with different properties. Microwave measurements from lesions have also been presented which are used to distinguish between cancerous and benign lesions. © 2005 IEEE.
Recommended Citation
K. Chand et al., "Microwave Reflectometry as a Novel Diagnostic Method for Detection of Skin Cancers," Conference Record - IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference, vol. 2, pp. 1425 - 1428, article no. 1604385, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Dec 2005.
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Second Department
Chemistry
Keywords and Phrases
Basal cell carcinoma; Melanoma; Micro-wave reflectometry; Relaxation frequency
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-078038879-6
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1091-5281
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
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Publication Date
01 Dec 2005