Monthly archives for July, 2009
What is Breast Thermography?
Breast thermography is a 15 minute non invasive test of physiology. It is a valuable procedure for alerting your doctor to changes that can indicate early stage breast disease. The benefit of breast thermography is that it offers the opportunity of earlier detection of breast disease than has been possible through breast self examination, doctor […]
The Secret Weapon In Breast Cancer Detection?
Originally published in Issue 1 2005 icon The Secret Weapon In Breast Cancer Detection? By Madeleine Kingsley Once upon a time, thermography was a secret weapon. Its heat-sensing ability helped the military flush out adversaries hiding by night and led missiles to their targets. People trapped in burning buildings, lost at sea or in snowdrifts, […]
Early Detection Guidelines For Breast Cancer
Content from ACCT website 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 : Annual breast thermography screening for women of all ages. Mammography, when considered appropriate for […]
90% of Breast Conditions are Not Cancer
Content from ACCT website 90% of Breast Health problems are benign – not Cancer. Abnormalities may include: CYSTS They are NOT related to breast cancer. About 60% of women will have at least one cyst during their lifetime. Cysts are collections of fluids in breast tissue. They are usually small and do not cause problems, […]
Who Should Have Breast Thermography?
Content from ACCT website All women can benefit from breast thermography screening. However, it is especially appropriate for younger women (30 – 50) whose denser breast tissue makes it more difficult for mammography to be effective. Also for women of all ages who, for many reasons, are unable to undergo routine mammography. This test can […]
Cold Stressing Breasts And Why Don’t We Do It Anymore And The Thermal Rating System
A Position paper and Discussion. By Dr. Peter Leando Ph.D., D.Ac., FACCT Cold stress testing of the breast was performed on the assumption that thermography would identify angiogenesis and that angiogenesis could be correlated with the development and existence of breast cancer. This can be possible if a number of factors are present but there […]
Understanding the Role of DITI* in Breast Screening
The benefits of DITI do vary between age and risk groups. With the pre mammogram age group (under 50) the benefits of screening to detect any findings or changes that justify additional testing or closer monitoring are simple. With any positive DITI findings in this younger age group, any mammogram and ultrasound sensitivity and specificity […]