Thermography Scans - Breast
Average Growth Rate of Breast Cancer Tumor
Cancer cells double in number on average every 90 days
5 years 1,048,576 cells Still Undetectable with mammography
6 years 16,777,216 cells
7 years 268,435,456 cells
8 years 4,294,967,296 cells Doubled 32 times* and normally detected by mammogram at this stage
*(1cm size)
6 years 16,777,216 cells
7 years 268,435,456 cells
8 years 4,294,967,296 cells Doubled 32 times* and normally detected by mammogram at this stage
*(1cm size)
Source: Buchanan JB, et al. Tumor growth, doubling times, and inability of the radiologist to diagnose certain cancers. Radiol Clin N Am. 1983;21:115-26
Screening thermography has the opportunity to detect changes at any stage in the development from the first year through to when a tumor is dense enough to be seen with mammography. This early detection of change can lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options as well as the opportunity for patients and their healthcare practitioners to intervene at an early stage with preventative treatment.