SKIN CANCER DETECTION USING MICROSTRIP ANTENNA
Dr. N Shesha Prasad1, Nikhil Sharma,2, Puneeth Shenoy3 ,Sumit Kumar Shukla4
1Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering& BNM Institute of Technology
2Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering& BNM Institute of Technology
3Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering& BNM Institute of Technology
4Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering& BNM Institute of Technology
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Abstract - With the advancement in the field of Electromagnetics, there are several medical applications that can be used to detect different diseases. Skin cancer, being one of the most common types of cancer that affects millions of people worldwide, requires early detection to ensure effective treatment and improved patient outcomes. One promising method for detecting skin cancer is by using a microstrip antenna that can analyze the properties of skin tissue. In this paper, we propose a novel technique for detecting skin cancer tissue by designing a Microstrip Patch Antenna with a dimension of length 19.15mm and width 25mm using CST suite tools software. The substrate is made of FR-4 material of relative permittivity 4.3 and a thickness of 1.5 mm. The biological skin tissue is modeled in CST software using the dielectric properties of normal and cancerous tissues. The presence of a tumor causes an increase in the reflection coefficient (S11) and a shift in the resonance frequency, which can be used to identify cancer. We have also ensured that the computed specific absorption rate (SAR) is less than the safety levels, thus making the technique safe to use. This paper proposes a simple and efficient detection technique for skin cancer, which shows promise as a non-invasive, cost-effective, and reliable method for early cancer detection. However, further research and development are necessary to refine the technique and improve its accuracy. This technique has the potential to revolutionize skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Key Words: S11, Microstrip patch antenna,VSWR,SAR
