Detection of breast cancer using mine detection technology

British scientists have successfully developed a breakthrough chest scanning system. Using the latest mine detection technology, they can detect tumors in just 8 seconds.

Without pain and scanning with radio, this device is much safer than traditional mammograms (ND). Not only that, its price is also cheaper and applicable for women of all ages, not limited to mammograms.

According to the Daily Mail , experts hope the device named Maria will be widely used within the next 5 years in the UK.

In fact, many women under age 50 do not have regular mammograms to detect cancer early, partly because of low levels of radiation exposure. In addition, their breast tissue is still thick and multi-layered so it is more difficult to use X-rays to detect tumors. Meanwhile, using radio sound waves will detect abnormalities in every tissue layer easily.

However, according to doctors, the most interesting feature in Maria is that it allows for pain-free tests. For Mammogram, the patient suffered from chest compressions between two X-ray frames. So the 3D photo.

Maria's mechanism of operation.

Share on DailyMail , the lead researcher said the Maria system is based on a civil mine detection project, with the ability to locate explosive, non-metallic objects in the soil. Similarly, Maria can also search for dangerous "hot spots" in the chest thanks to the sound signature of the sound waves.

In previous experiments, Maria was able to detect exactly 80% of women with tumors, a success rate equivalent to current methods such as ultrasound, mammography and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).'We are excited about the potential of this system. It does not have any disadvantages of current technologies, is fast, safe, easy to use and cheap. Images are sharp and highly sensitive, ' said Dr. Mike Shere, breast cancer specialist at Southmead Hospital (UK).