What should you not do before the thermography?

4 Hours Prior:

• Avoid hot showers or shaving.
• Avoid physical therapy or exercise.
• No coffee, tea, soda, or other beverages containing caffeine. No alcoholic beverages.
• Do not smoke cigarettes or use any product which contains nicotine.
• Women- do not wear a bra for the 4 hours leading up to the exam.

Can you eat before a thermography?

There are no dietary or medical restrictions. On the day of your appointment, please avoid the following: Acupuncture, massage, chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy (may be scheduled following your thermography appointment) Please do not use or lie on a PEMF/Bemer (Physicial Vascular Therapy)

Can you detect cancer with thermography?

Thermography does not detect cancer in its early stages Mammograms can detect very small abnormalities before they can be felt or seen. “Some research has shown that thermography may be able to detect big, advanced cancers,” Cohen says. “Unfortunately, detecting large, later-stage cancers is not as beneficial.

How do I prepare for a breast Thermogram?

Do not smoke for a minimum of 2 hours before the test. Do not consume excessively hot or cold drinks before your test. Avoid nutritional supplements with large quantities of niacin on your scan day. Do not exercise vigorously 2 prior to your thermography scan.

What can a thermography detect?

With no radiation, no compression, no touching, thermography can screen the following:

• Head and Neck. Sinuses. Dentition. TMJ. Carotid Artery.
• Breasts and Respiratory System.
• Bladder.
• Cardiovascular System.
• Abdomen (GI Tract and Reproductive System)
• Muscular and Skeletal Systems (Arthritis, Orthopedic issues)
• Varicose Veins.

What can I expect from a thermography?

Full-Body series imaging typically requires 20 minutes. While a gown is worn throughout imaging, you will be asked to raise and lower it as needed to expose the skin surface being imaged. The technician’s back will face you during the actual imaging (clients conceal their genitalia with a blackbody device.)

What is thermography for breast screening?

Thermography (R) produces an infrared image that shows the patterns of heat on or near the surface of the body. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding you that mammography (low-dose X-ray imaging of the breast) is still the most effective primary breast cancer screening test.

Are thermograms accurate?

“Thermography, as a single test, has 99% accuracy in identifying breast cancer in women in the 30 to 55 age group.” “Thermography can detect abnormalities from 8 to 10 years before mammography can detect a mass”

Can thermography detect lung cancer?

Thermographic results were analyzed in 40 lung cancer patients and in 2 patients with acute pneumonia. The diagnosis and spreading of disease were established during x-ray, bronchological and morphological investigations. Normal temperature distribution was observed on the skin surface of lung cancer patients.

What do the colors mean in thermography?

In any thermogram, the brighter colors (red, orange, and yellow) indicate warmer temperatures (more heat and infrared radiation emitted) while the purples and dark blue/black indicate cooler temperatures (less heat and infrared radiation emitted). In this image, the bright yellow area indicates the electrical fault.