Question 1

What is the difference between thermography and traditional imaging which includes a mammogram, ultrasound and MRI?

Accepted Answer

Traditional imaging is looking for anatomical or structural changes because you are looking for a lump. What we know is that cancer doesn’t just happen overnight. Going from a few cells to a lump takes about 7-8 years of growth.Thermography looks at the physiology (normal functioning) of the breast and the whole body, the biochemistry. It looks at changes that are happening while it’s still at the cellular level. Thermography measures the temperature emitted from the body. Regions of increased surface temperature are often associated with increased vascular activity supplying tumors with sufficient nutrients for sustained growth. This gives us the best opportunity to make changes before we have a disease.

Question 2

Can I do a thermogram instead of a mammogram?

Accepted Answer

These are two different tests, as different as apples and oranges. Traditional imaging is looking for anatomical or structural change, a lump. By the time you have a lump you already have a disease that is diagnosable. Thermography is looking for the biochemical changes that can happen before a lump is developed while there is time for intervention.Keep in mind that like other imaging procedures, thermal imaging does not provide a diagnosis. Only your doctor can provide a diagnosis.

Question 3

Does insurance cover thermography?

Accepted Answer

The Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) both cover it without question. Traditional insurance deals in disease and disease management and does not cover anything preventative.

Question 4

Why hasn’t my doctor heard of this?

Accepted Answer

The American Medical Association (AMA) determines what protocols doctors follow and the standard is mammograms for disease management. Thermal imaging is a preventative tool and most doctors are not trained in prevention, diet, or nutrition. The test is painless, economical, and is FDA approved as an adjunctive imaging procedure.

Question 5

Who can be scanned? What if I have dense breasts or implants? How old do I need to be?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can be scanned. Dense breasts and implants do not affect the thermal imaging process because we are looking at the physiology of the breast and not the anatomy. We recommend a baseline thermogram beginning at age 20.

Question 6

Who interprets the images?

Accepted Answer

All images are interpreted by a Board Certified Vascular/Interventional Radiologist. Who is an MD with extensive experience in reading thermal images.

Question 7

Why should I get thermography?

Accepted Answer

Thermography gives you a physiological picture of your body and allows you to see changes that may be occurring before they become a diagnosable disease. It gives you an opportunity to make lifestyle changes and monitor those changes over time.

Question 8

So what is next?

Accepted Answer

Make an appointmentWhen you come into the office your images will be taken in a temperature controlled imaging room. While your body acclimates to the temperature of the room you will:

• fill out a standard HIPAA release form;

• the imaging technician will ask basic questions that will be included in the report to the Doctor;

• multiple images are taken depending on the service you selected;

• the process will take about 30 minutes.Your file is sent to the doctor who will read the images and writes the report.You will get your report in about a week.

• When you get your report it will have detailed information about the Doctor’s findings.

• If you need additional assistance with the report, you can call into the office and we will set up a time to go over your report.

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Considered functional imaging it can provide valuable information about changes in breast tissue over time giving women the earliest insight into a developing risk

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FAQ

What is the difference between thermography and traditional imaging which includes a mammogram, ultrasound and MRI?

Can I do a thermogram instead of a mammogram?

Does insurance cover thermography?

Why hasn’t my doctor heard of this?

Who can be scanned? What if I have dense breasts or implants? How old do I need to be?

Who interprets the images?

Why should I get thermography?

So what is next?

Get in Touch

Have questions?

We ask the body; remarkably it answers

ABOUT IMAGE OF HEALTH

Empowering Women Through Better Breast Health Information

Breast Thermography

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Breast thermography is a safe, non-invasive imaging technique that uses infrared sensors to map heat patterns and and monitor inflammation in breast tissue. There is no radiation, no compression and no contact with the body.

Considered functional imaging it can provide valuable information about changes in breast tissue over time giving women the earliest insight into a developing risk

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Inside the BreastLab

The BreastLab Difference

A Little Extra Comfort Along the Way.

​

Marilyn’s two four-legged companions, Bowie & Scout are often along for the journey as the BreastLab travels from community to community.

​

For some women, having a breast health appointment can naturally bring a little anxiety. A friendly face, a wagging tail and a quiet moment with one of Marilyn’s traveling companions can help make the experience feel a little more relaxed and welcoming.

​

They may be small, but they’re very good at making people smile.

Why We Do What we Do......

The Mission

Meet the Team.

Marilyn MacClellan, ACT

Jeanne Stryker, MD

Tina Lawson, CCT

Thermal Imaging Locations

Experiences Shared

FAQ

What is the difference between thermography and traditional imaging which includes a mammogram, ultrasound and MRI?

Can I do a thermogram instead of a mammogram?

Does insurance cover thermography?

Why hasn’t my doctor heard of this?

Who can be scanned? What if I have dense breasts or implants? How old do I need to be?

Who interprets the images?

Why should I get thermography?

So what is next?

Get in Touch

Have questions?

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