Radar based Microwave Imaging System Simulation for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Abstract

In this study, a microwave imaging system was performed in simulation environment for the detection of breast cancer at an early stage. An ultra wide band, high gain, directional Vivaldi antenna was used as a biomedical sensor. An anatomically and physically realistic homogeneous breast model was created as a hemisphere. Two tumors with a radius of 1mm were placed in different locations. Using the signal processing techniques, these two tumors were successfully imaged in the correct locations.