Application of Fractional Fourier Transform and BP Neural Network in Prediction of Tumor Benignity and Malignancy
Xuanyu Liu, Nan Gao, Shuoran He, Lizhen Wang · Fractal and Fractional · 2025
To address the limitations of traditional tumor diagnostic methods in image feature extraction and model generalization, this study innovatively proposes a synergistic diagnostic model that integrates fractional Fourier transform (FrFT) and error back-propagation (BP) neural networks. The model leverages the time–frequency analysis capability of FrFT and incorporates the fractal characteristics observed during tumor proliferation, effectively enhancing multi-scale feature extraction and representation. Experimental results show that the proposed model achieves an accuracy of 93.177% in classifying benign and malignant tumors, outperforming the support vector machine (SVM) method. The integration of FrFT improves feature distinguishability and reduces dependence on manual extraction. This study not only represents a breakthrough in tumor diagnostic technology but also paves new avenues for the application of fractional calculus and fractal geometry in medical image analysis. The findings show great potential for clinical application and future development.