Iranian Students Develop Low-Cost Breast Cancer Scanner
WANA (Aug 08) – A student team from Tehran’s Atomic Energy High School has developed an innovative system for preliminary breast cancer screening using analysis of the body’s mechanical tissue properties.
Ali Naghdi, a member of the team, explained the importance of early detection of breast cancer, noting that many diseases, including breast cancer, kidney disorders, and chronic illnesses, alter the mechanical properties of body tissues.
“Tissues respond differently to deformation when force is applied, and sometimes they don’t return to their original state after the force is removed,” he said.
To illustrate, Naghdi compared the phenomenon to pressing a mattress or pillow with a hand. “If it doesn’t quickly return to its original shape, it means its mechanical properties have changed. The same happens in the body, and this can be used to help detect diseases,” he added.
Naghdi highlighted the limitations of conventional initial breast cancer examinations, which often rely on manual palpation by doctors. “This method lacks sufficient accuracy because human error can cause a physician to miss a lump,” he said.
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He noted that other common detection methods—MRI, mammography, ultrasound, and PET scans—each have drawbacks. Mammography, for example, is often avoided by women due to the pain it causes.
Ultrasound, designed for imaging soft tissues, has lower accuracy and is highly operator-dependent, where even small errors can result in missing a tumor.
In underprivileged areas, access to even basic tests is limited, and advanced equipment is prohibitively expensive. A single PET scan can cost between about $263 and $313, he added.
Describing the new device, Naghdi said, “We designed a system that applies a controlled, painless force to measure the mechanical properties of breast tissue. The process is performed in segments, and then physical and mathematical calculations are used to determine the average.”
The breast tissue is divided into four sections, with measurements taken at 16 points. Any area with a higher probability of containing a lump is marked in red on the display, helping doctors know exactly which section to examine further.
Naghdi emphasized that the technology does not require complex equipment, relying instead on precise measurement and straightforward yet scientific analysis of tissue mechanics. “Our main goal is to make monthly, regular screening accessible for all women so breast cancer can be detected in its earliest stages,” he said.
Statistics show that if breast cancer is detected early, successful treatment is possible in over 80% of patients, potentially adding at least 15 years to their lives.
The device was jointly designed and built by Amirali Teimourkhani, Ali Sa’adati, and Kasra Haghnazhad, alongside Naghdi.
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