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Breast Thermography
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A Typical Breast Thermography Study

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These images are from 6 different studies. The first image in the upper left is considered normal breast images. The other 5 images all have potential breast health issues. The "hot red spots" in these images are infection and inflammation. There should be no red seen on these images.
In the Inverted Gray Scale image you can see a defined vascular pattern. These patterns should not be seen.
NOTE: There will be some red seen on most images. They should not be seen on the breast. |
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This Patient was diagnosed with cancer of her left breast. The image on the left, notice the "hot red spot" on the lower half of the left breast. The image on the right, notice the extreme amount of
vascularity.
Positive Thermograms
Cold Challenge response is measured by sympathetic shutdown and temperature differentials.
Hands immersed in ice water for 60 seconds

Bio-Thermal Classifications
Each breast will be assigned one of 5 possible classifications
TH1: Normal, uniform non-vascular pattern
TH2: Normal, symmetrical vascular pattern
(60 - 65% have normal thermal response - TH1 or TH2)
TH3: TH1 or TH2 classification + 1 abnormal factor
Questionably normal requiring follow-up thermogram
TH4: Two abnormal factors
TH5: Three of more abnormal factors
Recommendations
(The following is a list of possible recommendations)
Hormone Profile
24 hour Urine Hormone profile
Saliva Hormone Profile
Topical Progesterone cream
Structural Study
Ultrasound - Determines cystic vs non-cystic
MRI - Determines presence and position of mass
PET - Determines metabolic activity, presence and location
Mammography - significance is diminishing
CA Blood Profile
Biochemical markers for early detection of cancer
Recall
Biothermal classifications
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Before
and After Case Study

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This client came into the office in January and then did a
follow-up in May. On her initial visit in January, notice how
red her body was. Notice the Thyroid area (just below the
neck); It is very red, which indicates a thyroid condition.
Also notice the red heat patterns on both the right and left
breast. This client was estrogen dominant and progesterone
deficient (this is visually noticeable with all the various
colors in the upper chest area). This client was medically
diagnosed with a thyroid condition and was taking a medical
prescription for the condition. She was also taking hormone
therapy replacement.
It was recommended for her to take topical progesterone cream
and to do 10 hours of lymphatic therapy.
After she finished her 10 hours of lymphatic therapy her
results were much improved. Notice the thyroid area, it’s a
greenish-yellow with just a hint of red. Also notice the color
of her chest area; It’s a bluish-green with very little, if
any, red showing. The red, showing on the sides of the neck
area, are blocked lymphatic areas. We noticed a significant
improvement in that area as well, however we did recommend an
additional 3 hours of lymphatic therapy to clear the lymphatic
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Breast Thermography Guidelines and Imaging
Procedure
Breast Thermography Guidelines
- Initial Thermal Scan By Age 20
- Age 20 - 30 Thermal Scan Every Three Years
- Over 30 Years Old, Yearly Scan
- Regardless of Age, Yearly Scans May Be Indicated
- Depending on the circumstances, breast scans as early as age
13 may be indicated.
Imaging Procedure
Pre-examination Preparation: Pre-examination preparation
instructions are of great importance in decreasing thermal
artifacts. Please follow these instruction exactly.
- No sun bathing of the area to be imaged 5 days prior to the
exam.
- No use of lotions, creams, powders, or makeup on the body area
in question the day of the exam.
- For upper body imaging, no use of deodorants or
antiperspirants the day of the exam.
- If any body areas included in the images are to be shaved,
this should be done the evening before the exam.
- No physical therapy, EMS, TENS, ultrasound treatment,
acupuncture, chiropractic, physical stimulation, hot or cold
pack use for 24 hours before the exam.
- No exercise 4 hours prior to the exam.
- No warm baths or showers 4 hours prior to imaging.
- If not contraindicated by your doctor, avoid the use of pain
medications and vasoactive drugs the day of the exam.
- For breast imaging, if nursing try to nurse as far from 1 hour
prior to the exam as possible.
- Avoid coffee at least 4 hours prior to imaging.
- It is recommend to not have sexual intercourse at least 12
hours prior to imaging.
Just prior to the imaging study there is an acclimation
period. You will be asked to do the following.
During the equilibration period, and the subsequent scan, the
area to be imaged should remain completely uncovered of
clothing or jewelry. To provide a level of modesty prior to
certain examinations, a loose fitting gown may be worn during
the equilibration period provided that it does not restrict
airflow or constrict the skin surface in any way that would
produce an artifactual result on the thermogram.
The only exception to gowning is in breast imaging where the
breasts should remain uncovered during the entire
equilibration period and subsequent thermal scan. Due to
individual anatomy of each patient, special positioning during
the equilibration period and scan may be needed.
Please note: During the examination you will be disrobed from
the waist up. If you are uncomfortable with this in any way,
please feel free to bring a friend with you. For your comfort,
we have 2 female thermographic technicians who do all the
breast images.
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