Prospects for microwave imaging of the lymphatic system in the axillary

Abstract

Lymph node status is the most reliable prognostic indicator for patients with melanoma and breast cancer. Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the world. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among woman. Determining cancer status in lymph nodes is particular useful for these two cancers. This article provides a review of current medical imaging techniques in the literature. Several studies are discussed on dielectric properties of the axillary tissue. A microwave radar-based array approach for axillary imaging is proposed.