Breast Thermography
Thermal Imaging for Overall Breast Health — safe, non-invasive, and radiation-free early detection for women of all ages.
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Your thermogram includes detailed thermal imaging using FDA-inspected equipment. Board-certified thermologists interpret your results. All pricing is upfront — no hidden fees.
Breast Baseline Package
- Initial Breast Thermography Scan
- 3-Month Comparison Scan
- Doctor-Interpreted Reports for Both Visits
- Extended Results Review on First Scan
Two scans 90 days apart establish your personal thermal baseline for all future monitoring.
Breast Initial Scan
- Breast & Chest
- Side angles included
- Full MD interpretation
First-time patients require two scans 90 days apart to establish a baseline. We recommend the package for best value.
Breast Follow-Up Scan
- Breast & Chest
- Side angles included
- Compared to your baseline
For returning patients with an established baseline. Annual follow-up recommended.
No Referral Needed
Empowering women to manage their breast health independently — no referral or insurance approval required.
Radiation-Free & Non-Invasive
A safe, holistic option for those seeking alternatives to traditional invasive screenings.
Medical-Grade Equipment
FDA-inspected medical-grade infrared imaging for unparalleled precision in every scan.
Comfortable & Quick Session
Conducted by a board-certified thermographer in a supportive, professional environment.
Board Certified MD Analysis
Images analyzed by board-certified thermologists. Full medical interpretation included — no surprise fees.
HIPAA Compliant Report
Digital report shared with you and any providers you choose — at no additional cost.
* First-time breast scans require two scans for effectiveness — an initial scan and a follow-up 90 days later to establish your personal thermal baseline. Save $61 by booking the Breast Package bundle.
"1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime." Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.
"When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%." Source: National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.
Detect Disease at the Earliest Stage
Thermography offers the opportunity of earlier detection of breast disease than has been possible through breast self-examination or mammography alone. It captures infrared radiation from the skin and translates it into a visual color-spectrum map — identifying temperature variations as small as 1/100th of a degree, indicative of increased blood supply and chemical activity often seen in developing breast pathology.
Average Growth Rate of a Breast Cancer Tumor — cells double approximately every 90 days
Thermography Detects Irregularities At Any Stage
Thermography can identify abnormalities early in cell development, leading to quicker diagnoses, better treatment choices, and more preventative options.
Mammogram Detection Begins at 1cm+
Mammograms detect breast cancer only when cells form a detectable mass — typically at least 1cm — indicating cells have already doubled 32 times.*
*Source: Buchanan JB, et al. Tumor growth, doubling times, and inability of the radiologist to diagnose certain cancers. Radiol Clin N Am. 1983;21:115-26
Understanding the Heat Signature
In areas where breast pathology is developing, the activity of chemicals and blood vessels is often much higher than in normal breast tissue. Cancer cells require a substantial supply of nutrients to grow — a process known as angiogenesis — which raises the surface temperature of the breast. Thermography uniquely measures this increase in heat.
A "normal" scan exhibits balanced symmetry without significant hot or cool spots, serving as a reference point for future breast thermograms.
Fibrocystic scans typically appear as mildly warm areas on a thermal scan and are assessed by comparison to a second baseline adjusted for age.
Significant asymmetry and vascular activity are observed. The patient is advised to follow up clinically and make dietary and lifestyle improvements while monitoring with thermal imaging.
Vascular asymmetry led to clinical investigation revealing a palpable mass. A biopsy verified DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ), and the patient underwent surgery to have the tumor excised.
This cancer type is undetectable by mammography as it does not form a "lump." A biopsy recommended after thermography diagnosed inflammatory cancer at a very early stage.
Thermography vs. Mammogram
Thermography and mammograms are complementary breast health tools — not competitive, but synergistic. Combined, they offer a fuller picture of breast health and enhanced early detection.
| Thermography | Mammogram | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A test of function and physiology using Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) to visualize and quantify changes in skin surface temperature. | An X-ray of the breast used to find breast diseases, specifically breast cancer. |
| Purpose | To see thermovascular changes that can take place long before structural changes; focused on functional changes and early detection. | To detect breast cancer in breast tissue for women who have lumps, pain, nipple discharge or other breast cancer risks. |
| Technology | Uses an infrared camera to record temperature changes to 1/100th of a degree, highlighting physiological changes and metabolic processes. | Utilizes radiation to capture images of breast tissue for structural assessment to identify lumps or masses that may be cancerous. |
| Invasiveness | Non-invasive, no-touch process with no exposure to X-rays — ideal for those uncomfortable in enclosed spaces. | Involves compression of the breast and exposure to low doses of X-rays. |
| Advantages | Safe with no radiation, can visualize pain and physiological changes, useful for full body scans, and can detect issues before they become structurally apparent. | Reveals breast structure and densities, enabling lump measurement, calcification detection, and precise localization of tumors. |
| Bottom Line | The only imaging technology capable of showing physiological changes and metabolic processes — can often show where pain is coming from. | Along with ultrasound and MRI, provides information on the structures found within the body. |
Early Detection Guidelines
Thermography and mammography are not in competition but rather complement each other. The aim is always the earliest possible intervention, leveraging the strengths of multiple screening methods.
- Annual breast examination by your physician.
- Annual breast thermography screening for women of all ages.
- Mammography, when considered appropriate for women who are aged 50 or older and/or recommended by your physician.
- Personal awareness for changes in the breasts by monthly self breast examination.
- Readiness to discuss quickly any such changes with a doctor.
Thermography Fills Gaps in Early Detection
Thermography stands out as a vital early detection tool for women under 40, women with dense breasts, and those at risk of Inflammatory Breast Disease — areas where mammograms often fall short.
Breast cancers grow faster in women under age 50 — Source: Cancer 71:3547-3551, 1993
Early detection options for younger women.
Breast thermography particularly benefits younger women aged 30-50, whose denser breast tissue may render mammography less effective. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women aged 15-39 — a demographic not typically recommended for mammograms.
| Age | Average Doubling Time |
|---|---|
| Under 50 | 80 Days |
| 50-70 | 157 Days |
| Over 70 | 188 Days |
of cancers are missed in women with dense breasts — Source: New England Journal of Medicine
Solutions for women with dense breasts.
Mammography often falls short for women with dense breast tissue, where both lesions and dense tissue appear white, camouflaging potential cancers. Mammograms may miss up to 20% of breast cancers overall — jumping to 40-50% in women with dense breasts.
Mammograms often miss IBC because there is no mass — Source: American Cancer Society
Detecting Inflammatory Breast Disease Using Heat.
IBC is a rare yet highly aggressive breast cancer that disproportionately affects younger women. Unlike other breast cancers, IBC does not form a lump — it spreads in sheets, blocking lymph vessels beneath the skin. Traditional methods often fail to detect it, but thermography's heat detection makes it an effective early warning tool.