Research & Media Library
Discover the depth of research, clinical findings, and media recognition supporting the use of breast thermography in preventive breast health. This library features articles, scientific studies, and public commentary from leading professionals and platforms.
Evidence-Based Studies Supporting Breast Thermography
1. Screening of Well Women Using Thermography and Mammography
Authors: A. Stark & S. Way
Published in: Cancer, Volume 33, Pages 1671–1679, 1974
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This study involved 4,621 asymptomatic women—35% of whom were under 35 years old—and demonstrated that combining clinical exams with thermography and mammography detected 24 cancers (7.6 per 1,000). It achieved a sensitivity of 98.3% and specificity of 93.5%, confirming thermography as a reliable early detection tool for breast cancer.
2. Infrared Imaging for Mammographically Suspicious Lesions
Authors: Y.R. Parisky, A. Sardi, R. Hamm, et al.
Published in: AJR, Volume 180, January 2003
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This study compared results from computerized infrared imaging prior to biopsy of suspicious lesions. Findings revealed that thermography is a safe, noninvasive adjunct to mammography, with a 99% predictive value in determining whether a lesion is benign or malignant.
3. Breast Thermography and Cancer Risk Prediction
Authors: C. Gros & M. Gautherie
Published in: Cancer, Volume 45, Pages 51–56, 1980
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From a pool of 58,000 women screened, researchers followed 1,527 patients with abnormal thermograms and initially healthy breasts for 12 years. Results showed that 40% developed malignancies within 5 years, concluding that an abnormal thermogram is the single most important marker of high risk for future breast cancer.
4. Thermography’s Role in Modern Breast Cancer Management
Authors: H. Spitalier, D. Giraud, et al.
Published in: Biomedical Thermology, Pages 269–278, 1982
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Screening 61,000 women over a 10-year period, this research found a false positive/negative rate of just 11% and 91% detection of non-palpable cancers (T0 stage). Notably, in 60% of confirmed cancer cases, thermography was the first indicator, even when no clinical or radiologic signs were present—highlighting its exceptional value as a risk predictor.
5. Medical Infrared Imaging: A Modern Perspective
Authors: L.J. Jiang, F.Y. Ng, et al.
Published in: Journal of Medical Technology, Nov–Dec 2005, Volume 29(6), Pages 257–267
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This review charts the technological evolution of infrared imaging since the 1950s. It highlights major improvements in image processing, thermal sensor sensitivity, and spatial resolution—making thermography highly effective in diagnosing a wide range of medical conditions such as rheumatology, dermatology, orthopedics, and circulatory disorders. The authors emphasize its non-invasive, diagnostic potential in modern healthcare.