Bristol University has developed the world's first radar breast imaging system. Since breast cancer is considered as the most prevalent cancer among women, this breaking news is a reason to rejoice for all the women in this world. Designed to revolutionize the way women are scanned for breast cancer, this latest technique works on a system akin to that of radars used for air traffic control at airports. It functions by transmitting radio waves of a very low energy and detecting reflected signals, it then uses these signals to make a 3D image of the breast. Such an innovative system will relive the future cancer patients from the rigors of current diagnosis. The radar breast imaging system also cuts down on the time to give a very detailed 3D digital image. Six minutes to be precise against the 30-45 minutes for an MRI for two breasts.

This system is built using transmitters and receivers arranged around a ceramic cup, which the breast sits in. These transmitters view the breast from several different angles. Women will not feel any sensation and it equates to the same type of radiation exposure as speaking into a mobile phone at arms length which makes it much safer. Though getting diagnosed with breast cancer is not all good news, but newer technology to help detect this deadly disease is worth a smile!

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