Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, breast thermography does not emit any radiation, does not require harmful compression of the breasts or any injections or dyes, and is completely pain-free.
It is simply measuring the heat on the surface of the breasts using a high-resolution digital infrared camera.
Breast Thermal Imaging is for women of all ages and all breast types. It is especially effective for women with Dense Breasts, women with Breast Implants, women who have had Breast Reductions and for Monitoring after Surgery or while undergoing treatment. Although safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, it is not recommended for Risk Assessment until at least 6 months after a woman stops breastfeeding.
A woman’s journey to prevent breast disease can begin at any age. The sooner she begins to have Breast Thermograms the sooner she may be alerted of physiological changes in time to incorporate preventive strategies to reduce her risk of disease. Physiological changes typically occur years before structural changes.
Since there has been an increase in aggressive inflammatory breast disease in women 25-39 years of age, a woman should begin to have Breast Thermograms in her 20’s to establish her unique Breastprint.
No, Breast Thermography does not replace Mammography or any other screening. It is an additional screening that gives a woman a Risk Assessment, incenting her to be proactive to reduce her risk of disease. It does not provide “negative” or “positive” results.
Metabolic cellular activity and vascular circulation are greater in abnormal tissue and may show up as heat in the Breast Thermal images.
The evaluating doctor usually recommends every 3-6 months for women at higher risk, every 6 months-12 months for women at average risk and every 12 months for women at low risk.
The cost of a Breast Thermogram is $275.00. This includes taking nine (9) thermal images, the evaluating doctor’s Report and Risk Assessment and an hour Follow-Up Session with Gaye to review the Report/Risk Assessment and discuss suggestions to improve breast health.
The price for additional coaching after your Breast Thermogram Follow-up Session for a one-time consultation is $100.00 per hour.
Breast Thermography is usually not covered by insurance providers. Some Christian-based co-op insurance providers are beginning to cover Breast Thermography.
As more women inform their providers that they are having Breast Thermograms, the sooner the providers may consider covering it in the future.
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- Virginia