Breast Self Exam- First, we’ve been taught for years about breast self exam.  We know our bodies better than anyone, and certainly can pick up a change more readily than an annual exam at our doctors office. There are simple steps to perform your own breast exam from the Susan B Komen foundation has great information to show you how to do a breast exam. Personally, I also recommend the Breast Self Examination pad (BSE) pad that enhances the feeling in your finger tips and will help you find very small lumps you might otherwise miss.

Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITII) often called Thermography – this is a 15 minute, non-invasive test of physiology, similar to an ultrasound. This test can alert your healthcare providers to early stages of breast disease. The benefit of this test is that is can actually show evidence of disease years before you can palpate with your own fingers or even find on Mammogram.

·         There is no radiation

·         It is painless

·         NO contact with the body

·         FDA approved

This test is great for all women, especially those ages 30-50 whose denser breast tissue makes mammography difficult. Of course, if abnormalities are found, then follow up with your healthcare provider may be necessary, perhaps more invasive testing such as Mammography, MRI or other tests. I was thrilled when I had my thermography test, and have my repeated annual exam scheduled. This link http://www.meditherm.com/breast_thermography_brochure.htm provides more info as well as locations around the nation that offer this cutting edge early detection tool. In Atlanta , I see Rita Sloan in the Cumming office.