Digital image processing and pattern recognition techniques for the detection of cancer

Cancer is the second leading cause of death for both men and women in the world, and is expected to become the leading cause of death in the next few decades. The detection of cancer has become significant areas of research activity in the image processing and pattern recognition community. Modern imaging technology has already had lifesaving effects on our ability to detect cancer early and diagnose the disease more accurately. However, in order to improve further the efficiency and veracity of diagnoses and treatment, image processing and pattern recognition technologies have been widely applied to analysis and recognition of cancer, evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment, and prediction of the development of cancer.