“Breast cancer detection with microwaves” Kobe University and others develop a new test method September 13 22:02
Kobe University and other groups have developed the world's first device that can detect breast cancer with high accuracy by emitting weak radio waves. It aims to be put into practical use two years later.
This device was developed by a group of Prof. Kenjiro Kimura of Kobe University, and sends a weak radio wave called “microwave” by placing a sensor about 5 cm in size on the breast.
The sensor detects the bounced radio waves and analyzes them with a computer, which instantly displays the position and size of the cancer as a three-dimensional image.
“X-ray mammography”, which is performed in conventional breast cancer screening, is painful because it compresses the chest, and people with a high density of ligaments that support the breast and breasts are hidden in the image. It was pointed out that it was difficult to find.
“Microwave” means that cancer can be clearly identified and does not feel pain because it passes through the mammary gland and ligaments.
According to Prof. Kimura, the company has received 2 billion yen in investment from a partner company, and aims to put it into practical use two years later.
Prof. Kimura said, “We would like to collaborate with medical institutions and academic societies and use as many people as possible to confirm the effect and use it for early detection of breast cancer.”