ThermaScreen vs. Mammography:
A Comparison*
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Mammography | |
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| May identify breast disease before a tumor has formed | Yes | |
No |
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| Is painful | No | |
Yes |
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| Emits radiation into breasts | No | |
Yes |
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| Requires compression of the breasts | No | |
Yes |
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| Is generally covered by health insurance | Yes** | |
Yes |
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| Is generally under $200 | Yes | |
Yes |
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| * Breast Thermography is not an alternative to mammography. ThermaScreen and mammography are compementary diagnostic procedures. ** Many insurance companies reimburse for the procedure. Check with your provider. | |||
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OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: |
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ThermaScreen creates opportunity for early intervention |
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Breast Thermography reduces the need for unnecessary biopsies |
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ThermaScreen is compression-free, radiation-free, and pain-free |
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DID YOU KNOW:In 2008, an estimated 211,300 women and 1,300 men will develop invasive breast cancer. |
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