Breast Cancer Detection from Thermal Images using Machine Learning

Authors

  • Sijche Pechkova Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Skopje
  • Lyudmyla Venger IPectus Project, Berlin
  • Dragana Andonovski North Kansas City Hospital, Missouri
  • Beti Andonovic Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Skopje

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2024-0042

Keywords:

breast cancer, thermal images, machine learning

Abstract

In this study, the authors propose an advanced strategy to analyze thermal images for breast cancer detection employing machine learning techniques. By focusing on critical features that capture geometric and structural information in thermal images, the aim is to elevate the precision and uniformity of breast cancer diagnostics. The dataset comprises thermal images from patients with breast cancer; these vital features are extracted and integrated into proposed decision tree model, resulting in a classification accuracy of 92%. This highlights the utility of combining specialized features with machine learning algorithms in medical image analysis. Consequently, the findings suggest that this approach can substantially enhance traditional imaging methods, establishing a robust basis for early and accurate breast cancer detection.

Author Biographies

Sijche Pechkova, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Skopje

Sijche Pechkova is a teaching assistant at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy at the University of “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje, Macedonia. She graduated at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics in Skopje. She has a master’s degree in the field of statistical methods in business and economics. Pechkova’s scientific research work is in the areas of applied mathematics, mathematical modeling, programming, statistics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and computer engineering. Sijce Pechkova has participated in several national projects and conferences. She can be contacted at sijche@gmail.com

Lyudmyla Venger, IPectus Project, Berlin

Lyudmyla Venger leads iPectus, a cutting-edge company that offers a portable, radiation-free tool for breast cancer risk assessment. With a commitment to advancing non-invasive healthcare solutions, she drives iPectus’s mission to make breast cancer screening safer and more accessible. Through innovative technology, iPectus provides an alternative to traditional imaging methods, enhancing early detection and empowering patients with critical health information. Lyudmyla Venger can be contacted at millawenger@gmail.com

Dragana Andonovski, North Kansas City Hospital, Missouri

Dragana Andonovski has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Park University, Missouri, United States. She is aspiring to further her academic studies in the field of medicine. She currently works in the laboratory of North Kansas City Hospital in Missouri, United States.The author can be contacted at andonovski.dragana@gmail.com

Beti Andonovic, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Skopje

Beti Andonovic, PhD is an Full Professor at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, Skopje, Macedonia. She obtained her PhD in mathematics at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University St. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, Macedonia, in 2009. She was Head of the Department of Chemical and Control Engineering at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy 2012-2016. She is the author of many scientific articles in mathematics and mathematical modelling, as well as in management, and is the author of two University books on the subjects of Mathematics and Communication skills. She has presented her scientific research at numerous international conferences and has given invited talks at Universities in Macedonia and abroad. The author can be contacted at beti@tmf.ukim.edu.mk

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Published

2024-11-13

How to Cite

Pechkova, S., Venger, L., Andonovski, D., & Andonovic, B. (2024). Breast Cancer Detection from Thermal Images using Machine Learning. ENTRENOVA - ENTerprise REsearch InNOVAtion, 10(1), 567–577. https://doi.org/10.54820/entrenova-2024-0042

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