Thermography is considered a somewhat controversial test. Some people say it is not an important screening method to detect breast cancer, while others consider it a critical tool in early breast cancer detection. The function and purpose of the test was explained to me this way:
Once upon a time the FDA wanted to determine the best diagnostic screening method to find breast cancer. Ultrasound, mammography, thermography, and other diagnostic measures were in the running. Mammography won the contest because it appeared, within the time frame allotted by the study, that it was the superior devise for detecting breast cancer. HOWEVER, as data came in years after the study was completed, it became clear that in fact, thermography was able to find breast cancer earlier-years before a mammogram found it. The study simply did not run long enough to collect a complete set of data. Thermography was especially useful in detecting the inflammatory type of breast cancer which is particularly aggressive and targets young women.
Thermography offers an entirely different perspective on breast cancer detection. This is due to its focus on blood flow. Thermography can detect inflammation and circulatory changes consistent with cancer development, sports injuries, autoimmune issues, and more.
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We are proud to offer thermography to our patients by hosting an experienced thermographer, Debbie Martini, to deliver thermography tests and expand our compass of laboratory testing. Debbie will be available for thermograms quarterly. To book an appointment:
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