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What is Breast Thermography?

It’s a revolutionary, non-invasive, and pain-free breast screening with no radiation or contact. Thermography assesses the physiological activity of your breasts by monitoring blood vessels that form specific patterns indicating risk. These blood vessels are what create the heat patterns—providing unique insights into 

How it Works

Imagine your breast in a temperature-controlled room with an ice pack placed on your back. As your body cools, blood vessels in healthy tissue constrict to preserve heat. But abnormal tissue—like a tumor—remains warm. Tumors require blood flow, and that blood flow generates heat. This temperature contrast forms distinct patterns in the blood vessels that thermography can detect. 

Your Unique "Thermal Signature"

Every woman has a distinct "thermal signature" that stays consistent over many years. Any significant change from this baseline can indicate a potential issue.

Differentiating Conditions Over Time

By tracking your thermal signature over time, we can differentiate between cancerous and benign conditions, offering a crucial long-term perspective on your breast health.

Why Start Early?

It's vital to establish a baseline early in a woman's life. We recommend starting breast thermography as early as age 25.

Visualizing Thermography

    The Power of Progression: Understanding Abnormal Thermograms

     Sometimes, blood vessels form specific patterns that may signal an abnormality. To truly see these patterns, our images are often viewed in grayscale, which allows for remarkable clarity. 

    A Visual Example of Progression

    We monitor your thermal vascular pattern over time to identify any changes. Consider this example: 

    Baseline Study:

    The initial grayscale image detailed an unusual hypervascular pattern, noted as "highly unusual" (Bilateral TH-2). Even before color images showed overt abnormality, the grayscale provided a crucial early alert.

    Two Years Later:

     The left breast was upgraded to Equivocal (Equivocal, TH-3).

    Third Study:

    The left breast was further upgraded to Abnormal (Abnormal, TH-4). Ultrasound and MRI later confirmed these thermographic findings, underscoring thermography's ability to provide early insights.

    Healthy vs. Cancer: What the Images Reveal

     Our thermograms help visually distinguish between healthy breast tissue and areas of concern. 

    Healthy Breast

    • Appearance: Healthy, non-vascular breast images, both in color and grayscale, show uniformity of colors.


    • What it Means: This uniformity indicates the absence of abnormal vascular structures.

    Suspected Malignancy

    •  Appearance: In cases of suspected malignancy, you might observe increased temperature in vascular structures, for example, above the right nipple. 

    Confirmed Breast Cancer

    •  Appearance:  For confirmed breast cancer in the left breast, warmer tones indicate increased temperature. Noticeable vascularity will also be present in the grayscale image.

    Breast cancer (36-year-old)

    • In a 36-year-old with breast cancer in the left breast, red and purple tones clearly indicate the area of cancer. Notice the neoangiogenesis in the grayscale image.

    Healthy vs. At Risk Understanding Vascularity

     Vascular patterns are key indicators of breast health and potential risk. 

    Minimal Vascularity (Healthy)

    • Appearance: Healthy breasts typically show minimal vascularity.

    Vascular Breasts (Potentially At Risk)

    • Appearance: Breasts with increased vascularity may be at higher risk.

    The Role of Hormones in Breast Health

     Images above are hormonally balanced breasts that typically show non-vascular patterns.  Hormonal balance plays a critical role in maintaining healthy breast tissue. Thermography can reveal how various hormones impact breast health. 

    Increased Risk Due to Estrogen Stimulation

    Bio-identical estrogen, whether in pellets, patches, or creams, can stimulate breast cells and create increased vascularity, potentially increasing risk. 

    • Estrogen Pellets

     Breasts may be at risk due to estrogen pellet use, showing increased vascularity. 

    • Estrogen Cream

    Similarly, bio-identical estrogen cream use can lead to increased vascular patterns in the grayscale image and warm tones in the color image, indicating elevated risk. 

    • Estriol (The "Safe" Estrogen)

    Even Estriol, often considered a "safe" form of estrogen by some physicians, can show vascular patterns in the grayscale image, indicating potential risk. 

    • Estrogen Patch

    A patient recently diagnosed with breast cancer in her right breast, who also used a bio-identical estrogen patch, showed warm tones in color and vascular patterns in grayscale in both breasts. 

    Phytoestrogens and Breast Health

    Certain foods containing phytoestrogens, like soy and flax, can also stimulate breast cells and increase vascular activity, potentially raising risk. 

    • Soy Stimulation

    Notice the vascularity or increased activity of blood vessels caused by estrogen stimulation from soy. 

    • Flax and Vascularity

    Flax contains phytoestrogens that may increase risk, leading to increased vascularity. 

    • Dietary Impact

    In one case, a patient with a diet high in soy and flax showed significant vascularity. After removing these phytoestrogens from her diet, a complete reduction in vascularity was observed in her left breast. 

    • Herbal Therapy (Cohosh)

    Patients utilizing Cohosh herbal therapy may also exhibit vascularity. 

    Medications and Their Influence on Breast Risk

    Certain medications, particularly those containing synthetic hormones, can influence breast health and increase risk. 

    Synthetic Estrogen Contraceptives

    • Birth Control Pills: Use of birth control pills in a 26-year-old, for example, may increase potential breast risk, visible as an increased vascular pattern in the grayscale image.


    • Impact: Synthetic estrogen stimulates breast cells and creates vascularity, leading to a hormonal imbalance in the breasts.


    • Hormone-Containing IUDs: IUDs that contain hormones, including estrogen, can also lead to changes in breast thermograms over time.

    The Balancing Act with Progesterone Cream

    Progesterone cream (not pills) can be beneficial in reducing estrogen stimulation and helping to create hormone balance.

     When applied directly to the breasts, a reduction in vascularity can be observed. Patients have even reported decreased menopause symptoms. 

    Male Breast Cancer: A Growing Concern

    While less common, male breast cancer is on the rise. In 2010, 2,000 cases were reported with 400 deaths. Early detection with certified breast thermography is highly recommended for men as well. 

    Understanding Male Thermograms

    • Healthy Male Breasts: Healthy men should ideally be non-vascular.


    • At-Risk Patterns: An average 32-year-old male, for instance, might show an unusual vascular pattern in the grayscale image, even if it's not yet detectable in color. This highlights why grayscale imaging is crucial for early detection.


    • Environmental Estrogens: Environmental estrogens may be contributing to an increased risk in males.


    • Case Example: A patient diagnosed with breast cancer in the left breast twice (1994 and 2009) showed unusual vascular patterns in both breasts, especially the left, in grayscale.

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