When it comes to breast cancer, early detection is the best defense. Women now have access to a unique technology that can provide them with this early warning: a procedure called Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging or breast thermography.  This test is non invasive, comfortable and safe, using no radiation and no compression of the breast.

Breast thermography is an excellent screening procedure that captures images of the breast to aid in the early detection of breast irregularities. It is based on the principle of temperature variation, chemical and blood vessel activity in the area of developing breast cancer, it is almost always higher than in a normal breast. Images are captured with ultra-sensitive digital infrared camera and analyzed with computers that seek to detect the increases in surface temperature and vascular changes. Just as unique as a fingerprint, each patient has a particular infrared map of their breasts. Any modification of this infrared map on serial imaging (images taken over months to years) may constitute an early sign of an abnormality. However, if pathology is suspected, this information is used to recommend further examinations and tests. And the best news is that it does not hurt and it has been FDA approved since 1982.

If you want more information or to schedule an appointment, please Carol Briseno, CCT at International Holistic Center (954) 903-9426. You can also listen to Carol be interviewed on the Dr. King’s Health Fusion radio talk show on October 6, 2011 on www.IHCHealthFusion.com listen live at noon (eastern time). Show will be archived in the media section of the website a week after it airs.