BREAST CANCER SCREENING INITIATIVE

BREAST CANCER SCREENING INITIATIVE

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The project aims to detect early-stage breast cancer tumors through advanced image processing techniques, minimizing human error in diagnosis. The key steps include:

• Image Preprocessing
• Image Segmentation
• Feature Extraction and Selection
• Image Classification

Roopaantar, in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is committed to improving healthcare outcomes and raising awareness about women's health, especially related to breast cancer.

 

Linkage with Roopaantar's Commitment to SDGs

Roopaantar is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the following:

• SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being): The project aims to enhance early diagnosis of breast cancer, improving healthcare access and reducing mortality rates through timely intervention.
• SDG 5 (Gender Equality): As breast cancer disproportionately affects women, this initiative promotes women's health, advocating for equal access to quality healthcare services for all women.
• SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities): By ensuring better cancer detection, this project works to reduce healthcare disparities, especially in underserved and rural areas, where breast cancer awareness and early diagnosis may be limited.

 

WHY THIS PROJECT?

 

·        Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally and has become the leading cancer in India, surpassing even lung cancer. In India, one woman is diagnosed every 4 minutes, and one dies every 13 minutes from breast cancer. Despite increasing awareness, early detection remains a challenge, with many cases diagnosed late due to human error and limited access to screening.

·        This project seeks to address these challenges by using advanced image processing techniques (preprocessing, segmentation, feature extraction, and classification) to detect early-stage tumors with higher accuracy and minimal human error. The goal is to provide more reliable, accessible, and timely breast cancer detection, ultimately reducing mortality rates and improving women's health outcomes across India.

 

 

IMPLEMENTATION / EXECUTION

The project will provide free breast cancer screenings to frontline health workers, including ASHA workers, ANMs, and CHOs, as well as to the general public, under the Roopaantar initiative. This effort aims to ensure widespread access to early detection, raising awareness and promoting better health outcomes at no cost to participants.

 

FUTURE COURSE OF ACTION

Upon completing 3,000 screenings, we will assess the results to identify key prospects and next steps. This will include analyzing the causes and consequences of the findings, understanding the challenges faced during the screening process, and developing strategies to address and resolve any issues encountered.