Cancer Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(10), P. 801 - 814
Published: Nov. 10, 2024
Skin
cancer
(SC)
is
one
of
the
three
most
common
cancers
worldwide.
Melanoma
has
deadliest
potential
to
spread
other
parts
body
among
all
SCs.
For
SC
treatments
be
effective,
early
detection
essential.
The
high
degree
similarity
between
tumor
and
non-tumors
makes
diagnosis
difficult
even
for
experienced
doctors.
To
address
this
issue,
authors
have
developed
a
novel
Deep
Learning
(DL)
system
capable
automatically
classifying
skin
lesions
into
seven
groups:
actinic
keratosis
(AKIEC),
melanoma
(MEL),
benign
(BKL),
melanocytic
Nevi
(NV),
basal
cell
carcinoma
(BCC),
dermatofibroma
(DF),
vascular
(VASC)
lesions.
Authors
introduced
Multi-Grained
Enhanced
Cascaded
Forest
(Mg-EDCF)
as
DL
model.
In
model,
first,
researchers
utilized
subsampled
multigrained
scanning
(Mg-sc)
acquire
micro
features.
Second,
employed
two
types
Random
(RF)
create
input
Finally,
(EDCF)
was
classification.
HAM10000
dataset
used
implementing,
training,
evaluating
proposed
Transfer
(TL)
models
such
ResNet,
AlexNet,
VGG16.
During
validation
training
stages,
performance
four
networks
evaluated
by
comparing
their
accuracy
loss.
method
outperformed
competing
with
an
average
score
98.19%.
Our
methodology
validated
against
existing
state-of-the-art
algorithms
from
recent
publications,
resulting
in
consistently
greater
accuracies
than
those
classifiers.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Abstract
Skin
cancer
diagnosis
relies
on
the
accurate
analysis
of
medical
images
to
identify
malignant
and
benign
lesions.
The
Shearlet
transform,
a
powerful
mathematical
tool
for
multiresolution
analysis,
has
shown
promise
in
enhancing
detection
classification
skin
cancer.
This
study
investigates
application
transform-based
diagnosis.
known
its
ability
capture
anisotropic
features
directional
information,
provides
comprehensive
representation
lesion
at
multiple
scales
orientations.
We
integrate
transform
with
advanced
image
processing
techniques
extract
discriminative
from
dermoscopic
images.
These
are
then
utilized
train
machine
learning
classifier,
specifically
support
vector
(SVM),
distinguish
between
proposed
methodology
is
evaluated
publicly
available
dataset,
results
demonstrate
significant
improvements
diagnostic
accuracy
compared
traditional
methods.
Our
approach
enhances
feature
extraction
capabilities,
leading
more
reliable
precise
diagnosis,
ultimately
contributing
better
patient
outcomes.
Human-Centric Intelligent Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Abstract
Skin
cancer,
one
of
the
most
dangerous
cancers,
poses
a
significant
global
threat.
While
early
detection
can
substantially
improve
survival
rates,
traditional
dermatologists
often
face
challenges
in
accurate
diagnosis,
leading
to
delays
treatment
and
avoidable
fatalities.
Deep
learning
models
like
CNN
transfer
have
enhanced
diagnosis
from
dermoscopic
images,
providing
precise
timely
detection.
However,
despite
progress
made
with
hybrid
models,
many
existing
approaches
still
challenges,
such
as
limited
generalization
across
diverse
datasets,
vulnerability
overfitting,
difficulty
capturing
complex
patterns.
As
result,
there
is
growing
need
for
more
robust
effective
that
integrate
multiple
architectures
advanced
mechanisms
address
these
challenges.
Therefore,
this
study
aims
introduce
novel
multi-architecture
deep
model
called
"RvXmBlendNet,"
which
combines
strengths
four
individual
models:
ResNet50
(R),
VGG19
(v),
Xception
(X),
MobileNet
(m),
followed
by
"BlendNet"
signify
their
fusion
into
unified
architecture.
The
integration
achieved
through
synergistic
combination
architectures,
incorporating
self-attention
using
attention
layers
adaptive
content
blocks.
This
used
HAM10000
dataset
refine
image
preprocessing
enhance
accuracy.
Techniques
OpenCV-based
hair
removal,
min–max
scaling,
histogram
equalization
were
employed
quality
feature
extraction.
A
comparative
between
proposed
"RvXmBlendNet"
(CNN,
ResNet50,
VGG19,
Xception,
MobileNet)
demonstrated
highest
accuracy
98.26%,
surpassing
other
models.
These
results
suggest
system
facilitate
earlier
interventions,
patient
outcomes,
potentially
lower
healthcare
costs
reducing
invasive
diagnostic
procedures.
Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
204, P. 104528 - 104528
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Cancer,
characterized
by
the
uncontrolled
division
of
abnormal
cells
that
harm
body
tissues,
necessitates
early
detection
for
effective
treatment.
Medical
imaging
is
crucial
identifying
various
cancers,
yet
its
manual
interpretation
radiologists
often
subjective,
labour-intensive,
and
time-consuming.
Consequently,
there
a
critical
need
an
automated
decision-making
process
to
enhance
cancer
diagnosis.
Previously,
lot
work
was
done
on
surveys
different
methods,
most
them
were
focused
specific
cancers
limited
techniques.
This
study
presents
comprehensive
survey
methods.
It
entails
review
99
research
articles
collected
from
Web
Science,
IEEE,
Scopus
databases,
published
between
2020
2024.
The
scope
encompasses
12
types
cancer,
including
breast,
cervical,
ovarian,
prostate,
esophageal,
liver,
pancreatic,
colon,
lung,
oral,
brain,
skin
cancers.
discusses
techniques,
medical
data,
image
preprocessing,
segmentation,
feature
extraction,
deep
learning
transfer
evaluation
metrics.
Eventually,
we
summarised
datasets
techniques
with
challenges
limitations.
Finally,
provide
future
directions
enhancing
Cancer Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(10), P. 801 - 814
Published: Nov. 10, 2024
Skin
cancer
(SC)
is
one
of
the
three
most
common
cancers
worldwide.
Melanoma
has
deadliest
potential
to
spread
other
parts
body
among
all
SCs.
For
SC
treatments
be
effective,
early
detection
essential.
The
high
degree
similarity
between
tumor
and
non-tumors
makes
diagnosis
difficult
even
for
experienced
doctors.
To
address
this
issue,
authors
have
developed
a
novel
Deep
Learning
(DL)
system
capable
automatically
classifying
skin
lesions
into
seven
groups:
actinic
keratosis
(AKIEC),
melanoma
(MEL),
benign
(BKL),
melanocytic
Nevi
(NV),
basal
cell
carcinoma
(BCC),
dermatofibroma
(DF),
vascular
(VASC)
lesions.
Authors
introduced
Multi-Grained
Enhanced
Cascaded
Forest
(Mg-EDCF)
as
DL
model.
In
model,
first,
researchers
utilized
subsampled
multigrained
scanning
(Mg-sc)
acquire
micro
features.
Second,
employed
two
types
Random
(RF)
create
input
Finally,
(EDCF)
was
classification.
HAM10000
dataset
used
implementing,
training,
evaluating
proposed
Transfer
(TL)
models
such
ResNet,
AlexNet,
VGG16.
During
validation
training
stages,
performance
four
networks
evaluated
by
comparing
their
accuracy
loss.
method
outperformed
competing
with
an
average
score
98.19%.
Our
methodology
validated
against
existing
state-of-the-art
algorithms
from
recent
publications,
resulting
in
consistently
greater
accuracies
than
those
classifiers.