What is Breast Thermography? . Breast Thermography is a digital, infrared photograph of your breast. Thermograms can increase your chances of detecting early stages of breast cancer by several years when combined with breast self-examination, doctor examination and diagnostic Ultrasound. Most patients are surprised how easy, quick and pain free the procedure is and they choose to make annual thermograms a key part of their selfcare health maintenance program. . Advantages of Breast thermography at a glance . • Thermography is the only breast screening available for women ages 25-39. • No other screening tool detects potential cancer earlier than thermography • Breast thermography is non-invasive and pain free, there are no harmful side effects • Thermography has a very high accuracy compared to other screening methods • There is no compression or body contact • No radiation is used • Breast thermography is known to detect potential breast cancer several years sooner than any other method of detection • Thermography is safe for people with implants and for pregnant women. • Thermography is safe for women with fibroids and dense breasts. • Thermography is very helpful in monitoring treatment methods • Breast thermography has been FDA approved since 1982 as an adjunct to other anatomical scans. • . Who should have breast thermography? . Women and men can benefit from breast thermography screening. Younger women in their 30s and 40s with a family member with breast cancer are particularly benefited by breast thermography. . You should have breast thermography if . • You feel any changes in your breasts • Have a history of breast cancer in your family • You want early indication of potential problems in your breast health • You wish to lessen your exposure to radiation having already been subjected to radiation therapies . What is the procedure like? . In a private room you will disrobe from the waist up and after a 15 minute acclimation time, 6 pictures will be taken of your breasts. This takes another 5 to 10 minutes. The images will then be interpreted by a doctor and the report will be sent to you. . Early Detection Saves Lives . Make your appointment today for Breast Thermography without ionizing, damaging radiation (818) 508-8895 universalmedicalimaging/thermography-images.html
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