Early Detection of Breast Cancer Using Image Processing Techniques

Abstract

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women according to Cancer Facts and Figures. In order to increase the survival rate of women due to breast cancer, early and accurate detection of breast cancer is very essential. The quality of the image acquired through different breast imaging modalities: mammography, ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have drawbacks which reduces the efficiency of accurate detection. As per the literature survey, the quality of the image acquired through the breast imaging modalities is not optimal for the accurate detection of cancer at the early stage. Digital image enhancement methods have been widely used in radiology in order to enhance the image quality. Considerable research has been undertaken in the development of enhancement of the image to assist radiologists in the identification of breast abnormalities. In order to further improve the efficiency of detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, the quality of the image has to be improved.