Histopathology Image Augmentation Using Generative Adversarial Models for Breast Cancer Diagnostics
Prashant Bikram Shah, Swathi Ganesan, Soonleh Ling, Sangita Pokharel, Nalinda Somasiri · 2025
This research introduces a pioneering approach using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for histopathology image augmentation in breast cancer diagnostics, aimed at significantly enhancing diagnostic accuracy. Unlike conventional augmentation methods, our GAN-based approach generates synthetic histopathological images with high fidelity, closely resembling real samples to diversify the dataset for training diagnostic models. The augmented dataset, when combined with advanced machine learning techniques, demonstrates a notable 90.5% accuracy in breast cancer diagnostics, surpassing traditional methods. This innovative methodology highlights the transformative potential of GANs in medical diagnostics, offering a robust pathway to improve automated diagnostic systems and ultimately benefit patient care.