Breast Thermography FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Thermography

• Does it hurt to have a scan taken?
• Do breast thermography scans involve radiation?
• Is breast thermography safe?
• Is breast thermography FDA approved?
• If I have found a lump in my breast or have had an abnormal mammogram, do I still have a thermogram?
• How often should I have a thermal scan?
• Has breast thermography ever been clinically tested?
• Does insurance cover breast thermography?
• Do thermograms replace mammograms?

DOES IT HURT TO HAVE A SCAN TAKEN?

No. Because there is no contact with the body or breast compression, you will not experience any pain.

DO BREAST THERMOGRAPHY SCANS INVOLVE ANY RADIATION?

No. DITI detects and records the infrared heat radiating from the surface of the body. There is no contact with the body or harmful radiation.

IS BREAST THERMOGRAPHY SAFE?

Yes. Because the scan does not use radiation, injection or compression, breast thermography has no health risks for the patient.

IS DIGITAL INFRARED IMAGING (BREAST THERMOGRAPHY) APPROVED BY THE FDA?

Yes. Digital infrared imaging was approved by the FDA in 1982. It was approved as a breast cancer screening procedure.

IF I HAVE FOUND A LUMP IN MY BREAST OR HAVE HAD AN ABNORMAL MAMMOGRAM, DO I STILL HAVE A THERMOGRAM?

Yes. When you have breast thermogram scan, the results can provide useful information which will help your doctor in making any decisions. If it is your first breast thermogram, it will provide you with a baseline reading.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE A THERMAL SCAN?

Initially, you will want to have 2 scans within a 3 month period, this is to establish your baseline. After this, you will want to have annual scans to keep a continual monitoring of your breast health.

HAS THERE EVER BEEN CLINICAL TESTS ON THERMOGRAPHY?

Yes. There have been over 800 studies documented, with over 300,000 women participating. Findings have shown that thermography detects cancer up to 10 years earlier than other procedures.

DOES INSURANCE COVER THE SCAN?

This varies with each insurance company. Please check with your insurance company to see if your policy would include breast thermography screening. Medicare does not cover breast thermography.

DO BREAST THERMOGRAMS REPLACE MAMMOGRAMS?

No. These screenings are designed to complement each other. There are never too many screenings available to help prevent cancer. Breast thermography provides very early detection and should be used in conjunction with annual mammograms, self breast exams and physical examinations.