What is Thermography?
Thermography is an imaging procedure where infrared images are analyzed. A state of the art FDA approved infrared imaging camera measures skin temperature (heat generated by microcirculation of blood) and transmits this information to a computer which converts the radiometric measurements into images.
Most often, thermography is used to aid in monitoring breast health but it has other applications.
Most often, thermography is used to aid in monitoring breast health but it has other applications.
Why use Thermography?
Thermal imaging has been an available medical test for more than 50 years. Thermography is a safe procedure and does not expose a patient to any form of radiation; it is a painless and non-invasive procedure with absolutely no adverse side effects. It can be used at any age and provides information far superior to others in the early stages of some diseases.
More information on the differences between mammography, thermography and ultrasounds can be viewed in this video by Dr. Alex Mostovoy.
More information on the differences between mammography, thermography and ultrasounds can be viewed in this video by Dr. Alex Mostovoy.
Breast Thermography - the safe and painless scan
Breast thermography is an imaging procedure where infrared imagines of the breast are analyzed and interpreted to aid in monitoring breast health. Thermography measures the heat generated by the microcirculation of blood in the breast.
Breast thermography is based on the scientific premise that before the growth of abnormal cells is possible, a constant blood supply must be circulated to the growth area. Chemical and blood vessel activity in both pre-cancerous tissue and the area surrounding a developing breast cancer is almost always higher than in the normal breast. Since pre-cancerous and cancerous masses are highly metabolic tissues, then need an abundant supply of nutrients to maintain their growth and this can increase the surface temperatures of the breast.
Temperature measurements will differ in various parts of the body, but in a normal healthy individual, the temperature changes should be relatively symmetrical.
Breast thermography is based on the scientific premise that before the growth of abnormal cells is possible, a constant blood supply must be circulated to the growth area. Chemical and blood vessel activity in both pre-cancerous tissue and the area surrounding a developing breast cancer is almost always higher than in the normal breast. Since pre-cancerous and cancerous masses are highly metabolic tissues, then need an abundant supply of nutrients to maintain their growth and this can increase the surface temperatures of the breast.
Temperature measurements will differ in various parts of the body, but in a normal healthy individual, the temperature changes should be relatively symmetrical.
Left Image: Cancer of the left breast (very high temperatures and asymmetrical presentation.
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Right Image: Symmetrical distribution in both breasts.
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Studies show that when breast thermography is used as part of a multimodal approach with clinical examinations and mammography, 95% of early stage cancers can be detected. It is always important to stay proactive and well informed in your own health care. In addition to your regular medical breast regular breast imaging with thermography. The results could change your life.