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Thermography and Breast Cancer

Breast thermography is one of the procedures that leads to early breast cancer detection. A thermography exam can also bring about a better understanding of underlying health issues that may contribute to breast cancer.

    What is Breast Thermography?

  1. Breast thermography is a 15 minute non-invasive exam that tests the physiology of the breasts and surrounding areas. Thermography detects changes in the breasts like fibroids, vascular disease or infection.

    Angiogenesis

  2. Thermography is also used in to determine the presence of angiogenesis, or a new formation of a blood vessel. Tumors grow when connected to blood vessels–thermography can display the first signs of this, so the tumor can be removed early.

    Hormone Balance

  3. Years of over-exposure to estrogen is the main cause of breast cancer, according to Pacific Chiropractic and Research Center. A thermography exam can determine if there is too much estrogen in the breast tissue.

    Family History

  4. According to BreastThermography.com, 75 percent of women who get breast cancer are not genetically predisposed. Abnormal thermography findings can help doctors discover early treatment options.

    Younger Women

  5. According to Preventative Health Lab, 23 percent of all breast cancer develops in women under the age of 49; getting a thermography exam as part of a health checkup can give doctors an advantage in finding early treatments

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10 common breast cancer myths | Breast Cancer Common Facts

DO YOU KNOW THE FACTS?

October is breast cancer awareness month. How can you get involved? First and foremost, start by incorporating regular self breast examinations into your routine. Twenty-five percent of all breast cancers are found by women doing their own breast examination. It is best to begin these examinations while you are healthy. That way you will be able to recognize any changes to your body.

Next, learn the facts. Once you learn the facts, spread the word to everyone in your community and beyond. Healthy living should be a part of everyone’s life.

10 common breast cancer myths:

1) Men are not in danger of contracting breast cancer.
False: It is far less common in men, however, an estimated 2,000 new cases are diagnosed in men each year.

2) Breast cancer occurs only in women over 40. [click to continue…]

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