Multi-Stage Brain Tumor Classification Using Deep Neural Networks
摘要
Brain tumor diagnosis through MRI scans is critical but traditionally relies on manual analysis, prone to delay and inconsistency. This paper introduces a multi-stage deep learning framework using an optimized Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for automatic classification of brain tumors into glioma, meningioma, pituitary tumor, and no tumor classes. Our approach incorporates advanced data augmentation, architectural regularization, and early stopping strategies to address overfitting and generalization. Trained on a publicly available dataset, the model achieved a peak training accuracy of 99% and a test accuracy of 97.3%. Comparative analysis shows our model outperforms recent approaches in accuracy, precision, and robustness, demonstrating strong potential for clinical deployment.