Oncology Publications
Title
Functional Infrared Imaging of the Breast
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-2000
Journal
IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine
Volume
19
Issue
3
First Page
30
Last Page
41
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1109/51.844378
Abstract
In order to re-assess the potential contribution of infrared (IR) imaging as a first-line component of a multi-imaging strategy using currently available technology, we first review the history of its introduction and clinical application, including the results of the Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration Projects (BCDDP). We then discuss experiments with a new high-resolution, computerized IR station and software program acquired by the Ville Marie Breast Center to assess IR imaging's ability to complement clinical examination and mammography in the early detection of breast cancer. Our goal is to show that high-resolution IR imaging provides additional safe, practical, and objective information when produced and interpreted by sufficiently trained breast physicians.
