Analyzing breast tissue composition to improve cancer diagnosis
Lesion Composition and Quantitative Imaging Analysis on Breast Cancer Diagnosis
This study is looking at new imaging methods to help doctors better tell the difference between cancerous and non-cancerous breast lumps, which could lead to fewer unnecessary biopsies and more accurate breast cancer screenings for patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Hawaii at Manoa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Honolulu, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894931 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how the composition of breast lesions can be analyzed using advanced imaging techniques to improve the accuracy of breast cancer diagnoses. By utilizing multispectral imaging to measure the lipid, water, and protein content of suspicious lesions, the study aims to differentiate between malignant and benign tissues more effectively. The goal is to reduce unnecessary biopsies and enhance the diagnostic yield of breast cancer screenings. Patients will be evaluated using a combination of biological markers and quantitative imaging analysis to determine the best approach for diagnosis.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 40-79 with dense breast tissue who are undergoing routine breast cancer screening.
Not a fit: Patients with non-dense breast tissue or those who are not undergoing breast cancer screening may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate breast cancer diagnoses and fewer unnecessary biopsies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques for cancer detection, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
Honolulu, United States
- University of Hawaii at Manoa — Honolulu, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shepherd, John Alan — University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Study coordinator: Shepherd, John Alan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.