Thermography for Breast Cancer

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

jozarb — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:14:21 GMT

Dr. Mercola says that he just reviewed a National Cancer Institute (NCI) study that shows that mammograms don't reduce the risk of death from breast cancer. Then why does the website of the NCI still have the following statement still posted?:

NCI Statement on Mammography Screening

February 21, 2002 Update:

For additional information on mammography from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), please go to:

DHHS February 21, 2002 Press Release: HHS Affirms Value of Mammography for Detecting Breast Cancer

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Screening for Breast Cancer: Recommendations and Rationale

A recent report in the scientific literature has reawakened debate about the value of screening mammograms. The analysis, which appeared in The Lancet* on October 20, 2001, reviewed the large, long-term mammography trials upon which the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other groups have based their recommendations and guidelines concerning mammography screening. This review cited a number of possible flaws in the conduct of the trials and the methods used to analyze the data.

The NCI has carefully considered the issues raised in The Lancet review. It has also considered the recent deliberations of the PDQ Screening and Prevention Editorial Board and of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and has consulted with a variety of experts in the field in order to determine whether a change in its position is warranted.

After due consideration, NCI continues to recommend that women:

# in their 40s should be screened every one to two years with mammography.

# aged 50 and older should be screened every one to two years.

# who are at higher than average risk of breast cancer should seek expert medical advice about whether they should begin screening before age 40 and the frequency of screening.

I haven't been able to find a way to contact Dr. Mercola to ask him about this.

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

JulyGal — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:47:40 GMT

What should one do if the thermogram indicates a definite hot spot? I will be having my first thermogram in May. I am 68 years old and have done the mammograms for several years.

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

JulyGal — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:59:28 GMT

I am also wondering what to do if the thermography indicates a definite hot spot. I will be having my first thermogram in May. I am 68 years old and have done the mammograms for several years.

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

mjnelson99 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:17:57 GMT

P. S. I am almost 70 and figure I have had quite enough radiation from years of mammograms.

Mary

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

mjnelson99 — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:16:58 GMT

Both my internist and gynecologist want me to continue to get mammograms. I told them both No. I did mention to one that radiation in and of itself in carcinogenic. I don't think she like it. Physicians really don't like it when you veer off the path they think you should follow. I will be asking the internist about thermography next week when I see him. We'll see what he says about that rather than mammography.

What is ironic is that they use sonograms to check what is seen on a mammogram. If they are so good, why the mammogram at all?

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

cq — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:43:44 GMT

At a start of a New Year, I always schedule my mammogram. An email with Dr. Mercola's newsletter regarding thermology couldn't of come at a better time. I called an office which does them and was pleasantly surprised at the low cost for the thermogram which then made me wonder....why isn't a thermogram standard protocol? Ladies, this is a no brainer ...schedule that thermogram and say good bye to radiation exposure (not to mention a not so comfortable screening). Reasonably priced + no radiation exposure + ealier detection = a proactive, safer, healthier life.

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

HealthyDocs — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:55:28 GMT

I have offered Breast infrared imaging for several years in my clinic, and found it to be incredibly useful to predict and ultimately prevent many cases of breast cancer. I am concerned that the general public should know there is a big difference in diagnostic quality. I use the most expensive camera found on the market, it offers a detailed look at the

vascular patterns in breast tissue, which is the precursor to any tumor growth. Hormonal change leads to vascular change which leads to tumor growth. Insist on good quality images.

Dr. Dean Clark, D.C. Thermal Imaging N.W. Portland, Oregon

Board Certified Infrared Imaging.

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

vscharp — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:06:17 GMT

If the thermography report shows a definite hot spot where there is a lump, what is the next step? Should you have an MRI and possibly a biopsy?

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

gretchenzmommy — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:15:24 GMT

I have a friend who's dog would step on her tumor over and over again. And of course it was painful..so she went into the doctor's office and it turned out that she had a fast growing tumor in her breast. I have a question for anyone who knows about ultrasound. I have cystic breasts and was experiencing a large painful cyst. Of course the doctor really wanted a mammogram although I had one 6 months earlier, and they were "willing" to do a ultrasound because maybe I was pregnant and believe me a mammogram was going to be excruciating. They almost always do an ultrasound after a mammogram..why not skip the mammogram if you can't see what you need to?

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

weseepain — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:20:01 GMT

There seems to be a bit of confusion in Australia about availability of Thermal Imaging Clinics.

You can find five (5) Thermal Imaging Clinics for Queensland at www.stimaging.com.au .

Thermal Imaging is not understood by most GP's and is therefore interpreted for them by specialist doctors. Often most GP's will give you a very negetive answer because of their fear of what they don't know and the fear of litigation. Mercola.com has a pretty good handle on what thermal imaging is all about and you must also do your own research and be confident with what you are doing. We are Sunstate Thermal Imaging covering Central and the bottom half of Coastal Queensland for the past five years and yes we have a vested interest and confidence in thermal imaging and always welcome the opportunity to discuss this process with you. There is no referral necessary and unfortunately, no it is not covered by Medicare here in Australia yet. Take control of your own health journey and apply what is fast becoming uncommon sense. You are the one that has the most to loose.

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

BearskinCap — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:26:53 GMT

All pro-active articles regarding Thermology/Thermography in breast screening are great but this is an historical article and the practice of 'cold stressing' of the breasts has, in the main been, discontinued. It adds nothing to the result and studies without cold stressing are not flawed. There is no reliable literature nor blinded study to validate the use of the procedure for breast imaging studies, contradictory to many studies of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (CMPS). Many thermographers have inappropriately applied the cold stress challenge, designed for neurological conditions, to the female breast. It is essential to remember that Thermal Imaging is a test of physiology and NOT a replacement for an anatomical test that might be required following a positive thermal study. It is however a safe screening modality and as there is no contact, it can safely be used pre and post treatment. It is also important to acknowledge the use of thermal imaging in many other pain related physiological conditions. Yes, I have a vested interest. Check out www.meditherm.com.

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

Inkha — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:01:29 GMT

I have thermograms done ea year because I know of the dangers of mamograms. In the UK 34000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer of whom 14000 die ea year! These are mainly women below the age of 40 who cannot undergo/or offered mamograms because of the breast tissue being too dense, yet, when a small group I formed offered to buy a camera for the health centre to be used on the younger women in particular, PRIMECARE's director refused "too few tests have been run in thermography, no thank you!"!! A young woman ran a marathon, biked around the world for Cancer Research, since she suffered with breast cancer. she brought into the fund over £1M. The medication she 'applied for' had to be 'passed' first !!! and when it was passed for her to receive, it came 3 mths too late, she had to die!!! These government officials need to be removed for playing God! I intend to buy this camera equipment regardless (once I have suffient funds of mine together)and use it in the animal world together with some vets, hopefully. inkha

re: Thermography for Breast Cancer

frogger — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:15:24 GMT

There have been experiments with dogs showing they can smell cancer in human beings. I wonder how accurate this is? The program I saw showed a dog picking out a sample in a test tube among others. Later they used a human being and a dog accurately located the cancer. Another time, an elderly woman's dog kept scratching at her leg. She went to the doctor and found cancer there.