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Early Detection And Breast Cancer
It is generally accepted that by the time a cancer is found by
mammography or palpated during a clinical breast exam, the cancer
has been growing for 8-10 years. What if we could have been alerted
to the problem as it was developing, rather than wait till it is
large enough to be seen by the naked eye? Would that be of interest
to you?
There exists a technology that can detect an issue YEARS before
a tumor can be seen on X-ray or palpated during an exam. This
technology has been approved by the FDA as an adjunctive screening
tool since 1982 and offers NO RADIATION, NO COMPRESSION AND NO
PAIN. For women who are refusing to have a mammogram or those who
want clinical correlation for an existing problem, digital infrared
thermal imaging may be of interest.
There are very strict protocols both for testing and
interpreting. Perhaps due to these guidelines, thermography (as
with all digital technology) has exploded in its technique and
capabilities. Thermal cameras detect heat emitted from the body and
display it as a picture on a computer monitor. These images are
unique to the person and remain stable over time. It is because of
these characteristics that thermal imaging is a valuable and
effective screening tool. Tumors or other breast diseases measures
warmer than surrounding tissue and can thereby alert a physician to
a problem before a tumor is actually palpable.
Medical doctors who interpret the breast scans are board
certified thermologists. Thermography is not limited by breast
density and is ideal for women who have had cosmetic or
reconstructive surgery. Thermography, because it analyzes a
developing process, may identify a problem several years before
mammography. DITI may allow women time and opportunity to support
their immune system, change their lifestyle and give their body the
best chance to alter their fate.
DITI has an average sensitivity and specificity of 90%. An
abnormal thermogram carries a 10x greater risk for cancer. A
persistently abnormal thermogram carries a 22x greater risk for
cancer. Thermography, as well as mammography is a personal choice
for women. This decision ideally should be made in collaboration
between you and your physician. However, thermography does not
require a physician's order.
Thermographic screening is not covered by most insurance
companies but is surprisingly affordable for most people. For more
information or to find a certified clinic in your area, go to
www.proactivehealthonline.com.
Brenda Witt is co-owner of Proactive Health Solutions in
Southern California. She is an American College of Clinical
Thermology (ACCT) certified thermographer in the Orange County
area.
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