International Journal of Information Engineering and Electronic Business (IJIEEB)
IJIEEB Vol. 18, No. 2, 8 Apr. 2026
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Enhancing Breast Cancer Diagnosis through Machine Learning: A Robust Approach for Early Detection
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Author(s)
Arifa Azmary
1
Marshia Muntaka
1
Atiqur Rahman
1
Md. Toukir Ahmed
1,*
Index Terms
Machine Learning, Breast Cancer Diagnosis, MLP Classifier, XGBoost, Web Application, Healthcare, Artificial Intelligence, Diagnostic Accuracy, Automated Decision Support, Clinical Decision Making, AI Integration
Abstract
In recent years, the rapid advancement of machine learning (ML) has surpassed many expectations, and its application in the healthcare sector has emerged as one of the most fascinating areas of exploration. This thesis looks into whether machine learning can increase the precision and efficacy of breast cancer diagnosis. With the help of nine classification algorithms including Random Forest, XGBoost and MLP Classifier the given work intends to propose a reliable automatic solution for malignant and benign classification of breast tumor. The main idea of the project is the development of the Web based tool that would allow doctors and other medical practitioners to make quick decisions The MLP Classifier was found to be the optimal solution after its efficiency was evaluated based on the accuracy rate, and such parameters as precision rate, recall rate, and F1-score. This leads to development of a user friendly app; even those that would not originally consider themselves technical can easily operate the application. Apart from addressing the matter of high accuracy of diagnostics, the system shows the possibility of minimizing the rates of human factors and optimizing clinical decision. Seeking for that day when technology and human opinion will complement each other in the delivery of healthcare, our study neither only contributes to the growing literature on applying artificial intelligence in healthcare but also evolves the blueprint to integrate ML models in everyday practice.
Cite This Paper
Arifa Azmary, Marshia Muntaka, Atiqur Rahman, Md. Toukir Ahmed, "Enhancing Breast Cancer Diagnosis through Machine Learning: A Robust Approach for Early Detection", International Journal of Information Engineering and Electronic Business(IJIEEB), Vol.18, No.2, pp. 140-156, 2026. DOI:10.5815/ijieeb.2026.02.09
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