Breakthrough in Affordable Breast Cancer Detection: IIT Indore's Innovation

IIT Indore has developed a cost-effective device for early breast cancer detection, especially beneficial for women in rural areas. Utilizing Photoacoustic Spectral Response, it offers an affordable alternative to traditional methods. This innovation aims to significantly improve healthcare access and cancer detection rates in underserved regions.

In a significant breakthrough, IIT Indore has introduced a compact and affordable device designed for the early detection of breast cancer. This innovation holds particular promise for women in rural and remote areas, potentially saving numerous lives at an impressively low cost.

Developed by Professor Srivathsan Vasudevan from the IIT Indore's Department of Electrical Engineering, the device capitalizes on the Photoacoustic Spectral Response principle. This approach uses both optical and acoustic signals to identify abnormal tissue changes, thereby offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional diagnostic methods, like MRI and CT scans, which are often expensive and inaccessible.

IIT Indore Director Suhas Joshi highlighted the importance of this indigenous development, emphasizing its potential impact on the healthcare sector. By enabling early cancer detection, particularly in underserved regions, the device promises to address a critical gap in cancer screening and treatment affordability.

(With inputs from agencies.)