Project Proposal: Classification of Lung Cancer Using Machine Learning
**Team Members:**
- Abdullah Nadeem
- Usman Akram
1. Project Title
Classification of Lung Cancer Using Machine Learning
2. Objective
Our objective is to develop a machine learning-based classification system capable of
accurately identifying different types of lung cancer from CT and histopathological images.
The system will help in early diagnosis and support radiologists by automating the image
classification process.
3. Problem Statement
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Accurate and
timely diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. However, manual image interpretation is
time-consuming and prone to human error. We aim to develop an automated lung cancer
classification system that can distinguish between various types of lung tissues and
cancerous cells using CT and histopathological images.
4. Dataset
We will use the dataset available on Kaggle:
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dataset
This dataset contains labeled images from CT scans and histopathological slides. It includes
different categories representing lung cancer types and normal tissue samples, allowing us
to train a robust classification model.
5. Methodology
1. **Data Preprocessing:**
- Resize and normalize all images.
- Split dataset into training, validation, and testing sets.
- Apply image augmentation techniques (rotation, flipping, zooming) to increase data
diversity.
2. **Feature Extraction:**
- Use Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for automatic feature extraction.
- Optionally, use pre-trained models such as VGG16, ResNet50, or EfficientNet for transfer
learning.
3. **Model Training:**
- Train the CNN on the dataset using categorical cross-entropy loss.
- Optimize using Adam optimizer and track validation accuracy.
4. **Model Evaluation:**
- Evaluate performance using metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and
confusion matrix.
- Perform visualization using Grad-CAM to highlight important regions in the image.
5. **Deployment:**
- Build a simple GUI or web interface (Streamlit or Flask) for users to upload lung CT images
and receive predictions in real-time.
6. Expected Outcome
We expect to develop an AI system capable of accurately classifying lung cancer images into
multiple categories. The model will assist medical professionals by reducing diagnostic
workload and improving the speed and reliability of lung cancer detection.
7. Tools and Technologies
- Programming Language: Python
- Libraries: TensorFlow, Keras, OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib
- Dataset: Kaggle Lung CT and Histopathological Images Dataset
- Platform: Jupyter Notebook / Google Colab
- GUI Framework: Streamlit or Flask
8. Future Enhancements
- Expand the dataset by including additional medical image sources.
- Integrate with hospital systems for real-time diagnostic assistance.
- Develop a mobile app for doctors to access predictions on-the-go.
