Breast Thermography
Early Detection Without Compression or Radiation
Breast thermography is a safe, non-invasive tool that detects heat patterns and blood flow abnormalities in breast tissue using high-resolution infrared cameras. This technology identifies functional changes - such as increased inflammation or vascular activity long before structural issues (like tumors or cysts) appear on mammograms or ultrasounds.
Unlike traditional imaging, there is no radiation, compression, or physical contact, making it ideal for frequent monitoring and for women of all ages and risk levels.
Benefits:
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Detects early metabolic changes associated with potential cancer development
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Complements mammography and ultrasound for a fuller picture
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FDA-cleared as an adjunctive breast screening tool
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Monitors breast health over time using the TH 1-TH 5 risk scale
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Offers both color and greyscale imaging to track hormonal activity
Ideal For:
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Women with dense breast tissue or implants
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Pregnant or lactating women
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Women with a history of breast surgery (augmentation, mastectomy, reduction)
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Those seeking radiation-free early detection
Most of our services include breast thermography with the option of a clinical breast exam. See our services page to compare types and prices to find what's best for you.
Risk Assessment
Your Risk Assessment
TH 1
A normal thermogram. Note the lack of heat and symmetry between breasts.
TH 2
Features are symmetrical, non-complex with moderate vascularity.
TH 3
Correlated with atypical breast disease processes. Associated with an increased risk of malignant disease. Acute cysts and adenomas are often represented here.
TH 4
A "positive" thermogram with a significant risk for malignant breast disease. Results may proceed other diagnostic testing by 5 to 8 years.
TH 5
Designates a very high probability of confirming malignant disease. Further diagnostic testing is often recommended.
Greyscale Imaging
Helps a physician better gauge your level of estrogen stimulation by reviewing the amount of vascularity in the breasts.
Breast Exam Follow-Up Recommendations
TH1 or TH2 with NO breast concerns: Follow up with Thermal Imaging in one year. The thermal imaging report is patient-specific, with individual patient recommendations in the report based on the information the patient provided on the screening sheet and the thermal imaging scores.
TH 1 or TH2 with CONCERNS: (lump, bump, skin changes, dimples/pucker, edema, orange peel, nipple changes, contour changes, asymmetry) Follow up with a Medical Provider, and the provider should make further imaging recommendations (Ultrasound, Mammography, etc.) based on the patient history and TH scores and their level of concern. Follow-up based on the thermal imaging report is usually in 6 months. The report will be patient-specific with patient-specific recommendations.
TH3: Regardless of breast concerns: Follow up with a Medical Provider who can recommend further imaging (Ultrasound or Mammography) based on the patient's history, level of concern, and TH score. The thermal imaging report will be patient-specific with patient recommendations, and it will suggest seeing a follow-up provider and having structural imaging done. The follow-up recommendation for thermal imaging is every 6 months for 2 years. The patient should be encouraged to bring the additional imaging results to their follow-up thermal imaging appointment to provide the results to Dr. Kane for his follow-up report. If the patient
has had normal follow-up imaging and 2 years of unchanged TH3 scores, then Dr. Kane recommends doing thermal imaging every year thereafter, as this is most likely a normal anatomic variation or old injury.
TH4 or TH5: Follow up with a medical provider, and at the direction of the provider, have enhanced breast screening (Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI). The thermal imaging report is patient-specific with patient recommendations, and it will suggest seeing a follow-up provider and having structural imaging done. Follow up in 3 months, and if there has been no additional imaging, then it is highly suggested to have enhanced breast imaging done before the 3-month follow-up exam, as there needs to be imaging of breast structures to correlate with the thermal imaging follow-up.