Table 1.

A comparison between microwave imaging (MI) and other breast cancer detection techniques.

Mammography	Ultrasound	MRI	Microwave Imaging
-Ionizing radiation	-Low sensitivity	-Very expensive	-Non-ionizing
-Uncomfortable: involves breast compression	-Higher cost than X-rays	-Some types of breast cancers cannot be detected	-Non-invasive -Inexpensive
-Sensitivity decreases with high density tissue	-A highly experienced operator is needed to perform an examination	-Inadequate positioning can cause an unsuccessful detection	-Comfortable