A Portable Breast Cancer Detection Device Using Solid-State Microwave Detectors

Millions of women in rural areas and low-income countries do not have access to diagnostic imaging or breast screening programs. Using quantum physics, solid-state microwave detectors and cell phone technology, this project, led by the University of Manitoba, aims to create a portable, effective system to move breast cancer detection from clinic to home. Imagine a cell phone app that can detect cancer! We are not quite there but we are using quantum physics and cell phone technology to create a portable and effective system to enable breast cancer detection to be moved from the clinic into the home.