In a breakthrough that could redefine how breast cancer is diagnosed, a team of Indian researchers has developed an affordable electronic device capable of detecting cancerous cells with exceptional precision, thus doing away the need for complex, expensive lab infrastructure or chemical reagents.
The semiconductor-based device Tunnel Field Effect Transistor (TFET) is engineered through advanced Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) simulations, as per the researchers from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela in Odisha.
The details of the innovation by researchers Priyanka Karmakar and Prasanna Kumar Sahu, both from the Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT, Rourkela, are published in journal Microsystem Technologies. The findings from show that the sensor is sensitive in detecting T47D cancer cells due to their high density and permittivity. It is also highly effective at distinguishing the cancerous cells from healthy breast cells, offering improved sensitivity compared to existing technologies.
This breakthrough holds promise for transforming early-stage breast cancer screening, especially in resource-limited settings as breast cancer cases are rising dramatically바카라”projected to reach 3.2 million new cases annually by 2050, according to the World Health Organisation.
Alarming data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reveals that cancer remains a leading cause of death in India, with women disproportionately affected.
Reports say that India ranked third highest in cancer incidence after China and the US, accounting for over 10% of the world's cancer-related deaths, ranking second after China.
In response to the alarming rise in breast cancer cases, a range of initiatives are now being implemented to enhance early detection and improve treatment outcomes for this life-threatening disease. For instance, recently a team of Oncologists has launched 24x7 free of cost pink cancer helpline number for early detection of breast cancer in India.
The lack of awareness, stigma, and limited access to healthcare contribute to delayed diagnosis, often when the disease has advanced significantly. Breast cancer risk peaks between the ages of 50 and 64. Alarming trends, however, indicate a rise in cases among younger women, with 25% of cases now occurring in women under 40.
A lump in the breast, changes in breast size or shape, changes in the skin like dimpling, scaling, redness, nipple changes, blood discharge from the nipple, and swelling or lump in the armpit, are basic symptoms of breast cancer.
바카라œThe pink cancer helpline initiative is to spread awareness to take first step, counsel patients and their family to catch breast cancer in stage 1 or 2 where cure rate is very high,바카라 said Dr. Ashish Gupta, senior oncologist who is heading Cancer Mukt Bharat campaign in India.
He explained that 바카라œover 90% of breast cancer cases can be successfully treated if diagnosed at stage 1 or 2.바카라
