Enhanced Esophageal Cancer Analysis through Deep Learning

Abstract

Esophageal cancer is a serious health concern worldwide, characterized by high mortality rates largely due to its late-stage diagnosis and the challenges in distinguishing malignant from non-malignant tissue. Developing reliable classification methods for esophageal cancer is essential, as accurate classification can help in early diagnosis, better treatment decisions, and improved survival outcomes. This research focuses on enhancing classification accuracy through advanced deep learning techniques tailored to identify and categorize cancerous tissue within esophageal images effectively. In our study, we employed a deep learning approach, using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) specifically trained for esophageal cancer classification. The dataset consisted of labeled medical images of esophageal tissues, including both malignant and benign samples. Various pre-processing steps, such as noise reduction and contrast enhancement, were applied to optimize image quality. Data augmentation was used to increase the diversity of the dataset, improving the model’s robustness. The CNN model underwent iterative training, with hyperparameter tuning to achieve optimal performance and accuracy. The model demonstrated high classification accuracy, significantly outperforming traditional methods. Validation on an independent test set revealed reliable identification of malignant tissue with minimal misclassification of non-malignant samples, suggesting that the model is effective in distinguishing between healthy and cancerous tissues in esophageal images. The implications of these findings are substantial for the medical field, particularly in oncology diagnostics. Enhanced classification accuracy in esophageal cancer can lead to earlier diagnosis, allowing timely intervention and potentially increasing survival rates. This research contributes to developing advanced automated diagnostic tools that can support radiologists in making precise decisions, ultimately benefiting patients through improved, personalized care.

Country : India

1 Ashish P. Mohod2 Pratham Anil Bangre3 Harshal Harichandra Bhanarkar4 Sahil Ramdas Borkar5 Jayant Dhanraj Bajirao6 Himanshu Dadarao Ramteke

  1. Artificial Intelligence, Priyadarshini J. L. College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharastra, India
  2. Artificial Intelligence, Priyadarshini J. L. College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharastra, India
  3. Artificial Intelligence, Priyadarshini J. L. College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharastra, India
  4. Artificial Intelligence, Priyadarshini J. L. College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharastra, India
  5. Artificial Intelligence, Priyadarshini J. L. College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharastra, India
  6. Artificial Intelligence, Priyadarshini J. L. College of Engineering, Nagpur, Maharastra, India

IRJIET, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2025 pp. 16-22

doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2025.904003

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