Bioimpedance Spectroscopy as a Triage-Support Tool for Breast Cancer Prioritization in a Low- and Middle-Income
Maria Andrea Negret1,2, David Grajales3,4, Valentina González5,6
1Internal Medicine Physician, Pontifical Xavierian University, Bogotá, Colombia.
Breast Cancer : Basic and Clinical Research
|June 8, 2026
Summary
A new portable device measures electrical properties in breast tissue. It may help identify women needing faster referral for breast imaging, especially where diagnostic services are limited.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Imaging
- Oncology
Background:
- Early detection of breast cancer is crucial for effective treatment.
- Access to timely diagnostic imaging services can be a challenge in certain regions.
- Novel technologies are being explored to aid in breast cancer screening pathways.
