Abstract

Breast cancer has had a significant impact on numerous women and can have fatal consequences if not addressed properly. Early detection stands as a critical factor in identifying and intervening with cancerous tissue to facilitate suitable treatment. Several methods are employed to detect breast cancer which includes X-ray mammography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound. However, each of these methods comes with its own specific limitations. In this context, a microstrip patch antenna is designed to detect the breast cancer tumors. The proposed antenna resonates for dual-band applications capable of operating at 3.5 GHz and 5.9 GHz frequencies and hence, can be implemented in tumor detection. The suggested design utilizes FR-4 dielectric substrate having slots in radiating patch and modified ground, helps to improve the radiation patterns. The complete antenna design is executed through the utilization of HFSS software. The design was tested on artificially fabricated breast phantom and comparison was made between S11 parameters of healthy and tumorous tissues.

Keywords

High Frequency Structure Simulator, Microstrip Antenna, Return Loss, Patch, Dielectric, Breast Cancer, Cancer Detection,

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