This 15 minute non invasive test is a valuable procedure
for alerting your GP or specialist to the possibility
of underlying breast disease. This test is designed
to improve chances for detecting fast-growing, active
tumors in the intervals between mammographic screenings
or when mammography is not indicated by screening guidelines
or for women under 50 years of age.
All patients thermograms (breast images) are kept on record
and form a baseline for all future routine evaluations.
Current
Early Detection Guidelines
One day there may be a single method for
the early detection of breast cancer. Until then, using
a combination of methods will increase your chances
of detecting cancer in an early stage. These methods
include:
