Pro & Cons of Thermography Pros: Can detect inflammatory breast cancer several months before symptoms arise | Can see signs of developing cancer before it is large enough to be seen on a mammogram or ultrasound | Better at detecting aggressive/fast-growing cancers | Radiation-free | No compression or pain | Can be used at any age | Visualizes all areas of the chest | Can be used to monitor chest wall post-mastectomy | Can be used to monitor effectiveness of treatment | Risk assessment tool/predictive test | Provides breast health information – incredibly valuable for prevention efforts. Cons: Does not detect microcalcifications or cancer cells inside a calcification | Slow-growing cancers can be missed | Does not provide structural information (does not see lumps) | In general, not covered by insurance | To learn more or to schedule please check out our website at www.officialsynapse.com
