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Article: Breast Health Assessment Methods

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A new approach to breast screening using digital infrared imaging that provides the earliest of evidence of breast disease.

Tests for breast cancer are not 100% perfect. So, digital infrared imaging, mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are not stand-alone tests. Each gives different information. Digital infrared imaging scans shows the function, the physiology, the metabolism of breast tissue. It gives a picture of the cell activity in breast tissue. A digital infrared imaging scan provides the earliest of evidence of breast disease.

  • Uses a digital infrared imaging camera and high speed computer
  • Is a first line breast screening technique used in France, Germany, Sweden, Spain, and Japan
  • Explores breast physiology
  • Measures metabolic activity in cells:
    • problem areas show higher temperature due to increased immune response and inflammatory activity

Major Benefits of Digital Infrared Imaging…

Timely: problems can be found before abnormalities are seen with mammograms. Early detection provides the best outcome.

Inclusive: examines the whole chest, breasts and armpit areas

Good for all ages: puberty, breastfeeding, pre-menopausal years and post-menopausal years

Good for all breast types: dense, pregnant, breastfeeding, fibrocystic, enhanced (implants) and women on oral hormone medication (BCP & HRT)

Painless: no squeezing, no pressure, no touching by equipment or technician

Risk-free: no harmful rays emitted so digital infrared imaging scan can be done as often as needed to monitor breast health and to guide treatment.

 

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