Thermoscan Radiation free breast cancer screening                                     South Africa

 

How does it work?

A digital infra-red thermal system captures images to a specialised software program. The colours on the images indicate increases or decreases in infra-red radiation emitted from the body surface.

 

What can it do?

Thermography can detect breast cancer before a tumour has even formed. What's more, it is done without inflicting pain and without exposing you to dangerous radiation by way of reading thermal emissions from your body. This methodology can also detect various other vascular, muscular ailments, sport injuries and spinal problems by showing a "hot spot"  or "cold spot".
 

 

 

   Mammography                  vs                 Thermography    

Exposure to radiation                                                                        No Radiation exposure

Compression of breast                                                                      No Compression

Only detects when there is a solid mass (6 to 8 yrs)                    Detects before a tumour is formed (1st year)

25% false positive                                                                              10% false positive

85% biopsies performed are benign                                              10% false negative, appear as non-aggressive cancers

Not suitable for dense, fibrocystic breasts                                    Suitable for all breasts

Medical upper outer triangle cannot be visualized                      Medical triangle, thyroid, lymph glands visualized 

Recommended from age 40 onwards                                            Recommended for all ages

 

 

 

Medical Infra-red Thermal Imaging measures the physiological aspect of the breast, while mammography measures the anatomical aspect of the breast. Scientifically, therefore, thermography does not replace mammography. Thermography has been FDA approved as an adjunct to  mammography and physical examination. Breast thermography is the only known test for earliest cancer detection. It should be noted that neither mammography nor thermography has the ability to diagnose cancer. A diagnosis of breast cancer can only be made with a biopsy. As we know that one in eight women will get breast cancer, we must use all means possible to detect cancer at the earliest possible moment to ensure the greatest chance for survival.

 

 

There are many approaches you can take to prevent breast cancer (or any cancer), including  dietary changes and lifestyle modifications. For more information you can visit the ThermoScan Blog  

 

 

Mammograms Can Actually INCREASE Your Risk of Breast Cancer

 They expose your body to radiation that can be 1,000 times greater than that from a chest x-ray -- this makes you vulnerable unnecessarily to further risks of radiation-induced cancer.

Additionally, mammography compresses the breasts tightly (and often painfully), which could lead to a lethal spread of any existing malignant cells.

And there is no solid evidence that mammograms save lives. In fact, research demonstrates that adding an annual mammogram to a careful physical examination of the breasts does not improve breast cancer survival rates over getting the examination alone.

The Newest Safe Screening Tool

Early detection of inflammation may help you prevent many negative health conditions from developing.

And while you can reduce inflammation with dietary changes, nutritional supplements, antioxidants, detoxification, stress reduction etc. you need to...

 

Find Out If You Have Inflammation Before it Becomes a Major Problem

Thermography creates a digital map of your body that illustrates heat patterns -- patterns that may detect some condition or abnormality. It uses a scanning-type infrared camera that measures your body surface temperature, presenting the information as a digitized image.

These thermal images (called thermograms) are analyzed for abnormalities that may be signs of disease in your body. Additionally, since your body is thermally symmetrical if normal. Thermal asymmetries can indicate problems.

Thermal imaging is a proactive, preventative method you can use for detecting disease, which significantly improves your chances for longevity and good health.

Additionally, thermograms provide:

• Reliable and accurate information for diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis...

• Precise and objective data from accurate measurements of thermal information...

• Considerable financial savings over conventional investigations...

And unlike most diagnostic tests, thermal imaging is:

• Not painful...

• Non-invasive...

• Quick – your multi-image exams usually take around 30 minutes...

Plus, it:

• Makes no contact with your body -- with no body part compression (such as what you experience with mammograms)

• Emits absolutely NO radiation

 

"How Can Thermography Really Help Me?"

There are a number of areas in which thermography will help you better understand your body. But it specializes in:

• Breast Imaging

• Pain Diagnostics

• Early-Stage Disease Detection

 Thermograms provide you with early evaluation and treatment assistance in such problems as cancer, inflammatory processes, neurological and vascular dysfunction, and musculoskeletal injury.

 

 

"But How are Thermographs Different From Mammograms?"

 

Mammograms look at anatomical changes in the breast, as they detect masses or lumps in the breast tissue. On the other hand, thermograms look at vascular changes in the breast, as they detect blood flow patterns, inflammation and asymmetries.

Thermograms benefit all women. They may be particularly useful for young women who want to monitor their breast health before the recommended age of 40. Actually, your breast cancer prevention should start as early as possible.

You need to take your breast health seriously...

One in Eight Women Will Get Breast Cancer
at Some Point in Their Life

Proper breast self-exams, physician exams, and now thermography, together, provide you with the earliest detection system available.

The benefit of digital infrared thermal imaging -- is that...

Thermal imaging detects the subtle physiologic changes that accompany breast pathology, whether it is cancer, fibrocystic disease, an infection or a vascular disease.

The first session provides the baseline of your "thermal signature".

And annual thermograms allow you to map changes in your body's heat patterns over time.They can alert you to any deviations from your norm. Mapping your health annually helps you detect changes, often before disease develops

Yet breast imaging is only one benefit of thermograms. Another area that can be of benefit to both sexes is pain diagnosis...

Thermography -- the Only Method Available
for "Visualizing" Your Pain

Whether your pain is acute or chronic, thermography can help provide answers to your pain issue.

In fact, thermography:

• Remains the only method available for visualizing your pain and pathology

• Is a very useful adjunctive procedure to other diagnostic tools, such as x-ray, bone scans, and ultrasound.

• Is very cost effective, risk free, and provides you with instant images...

• Fills in the gap in clinical diagnosis...

While x-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, and MRI scans are all tests of "anatomy" that measure structures of your body, thermography is unique in its ability to measure your physiological changes and metabolic processes.

What Else Can Thermography Help Detect in Your Body?

 

A ThermoScan can detect inflammation in the carotid arteries (which may be a precursor to stroke and blood clots). When inflammation and/or occlusion of the carotid is visible, your doctor may do additional testing. 

And here are some other examples:

• Arthritis: Thermography can help you detect early signs of arthritis -- and differentiate between osteoarthritis and more severe forms like rheumatoid. Effective early treatment strategies can then be implemented, before you experience further degeneration.

• Neck and Back Pain: Thermal pain patterns show red/white "hot" on a scan in the involved area. You can get relief faster and begin restorative care that more precisely targets the correct area.

• Dental Issues: If you have TMJ, gum disease, or an infected tooth, this will show up on a thermal scan as white or red hot.

• Sinus Issues & Headaches: Significant heat in your forehead or sinus region revealed on a thermal scan is an indicator that these systems in your body are not functioning properly.

• Immune Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: The immune system correlates to the T1 andT2 areas of your spine -- high levels of heat in that region can indicate immune dysfunction. On the other hand, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and aching joints are just a few complaints that correlate to cool patterns seen at this area.

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS): This condition is often misdiagnosed. For instance, you may think you have CTS, yet the scan shows your neck is referring pain from a different affected area. This will help you get the most appropriate treatment.

• Digestive Disorders: Irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis and Crohn's disease are often visible with thermography. If you're able to address these conditions early on, you'll find that health restoration is much more likely.

• Other Conditions:  bursitis, herniated discs, ligament or muscle tear, nerve problems, whiplash, and many others.

 

Here's What Happens When You Get a Thermogram

Here are the simple steps you'll follow when you get a thermogram:

Step 1: You sit in a temperature-controlled room to allow your body to cool from any external conditions. During this time we go over the questionnaire with you.

Step 2: You're positioned in front of a Thermal Imaging Camera, and the technician takes digital pictures. You will be able to see yourself "live" on the computer screen, which can help give you a better understanding of your body.

Step 3: Your pictures are sent out to a certified physician for analysis.

Step 4: You'll receive a report of findings in your mail shortly thereafter. This will help you and your doctor determine any next steps. 

Step 5: We recommend you return for a ThermoScan annually to monitor your health and watch for changes. Since everybody's body is different, the best way to detect problems is to measure changes from your own body's norm.

Thermography should be the first step as an indicator of your wellness.