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Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging

Early detection saves lives. This 15-minute non-invasive test is a valuable procedure and designed to improve detection of breast disease. There is no contact with the body of any kind, no radiation, and the procedure is painless. It uses Thermography, a process of infrared technology to spot abnormalities in your breasts by measuring temperature variations.

This state-of-the-art system, called DITI (Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging), is able to read functional changes in the breast at the critical point when a tumor begins to receive its own blood supply – before malignant cells have a chance to spread.

We can do thermograms in any locations within a 150 mile radius of our office. (Special requests for greater distances will be considered on an individual basis.) Check the list above for a location near you.  If you would like to host a thermogram near you, please call 828-252-5545. Email our Thermogram Nurse, Cindy: thermogram@docbiddle.com
 

Patient Preparation before having a Thermogram
You are welcome to bring a companion or partner to be present at the examination
 
    1) do not have physical therapy or electromyography on the same day thermography is performed.
    2) do not smoke for 2 hours before the test
    3) do not use lotions or liniments on the day of the test
    4) stay out of strong sunlight on the day of the test
    5) do not use deodorant on the day of the test
    6) no caffeine for 2 hours prior to the test
    7) taking anti-inflammatory medication or beta-blockers may affect the test results - discuss stopping these medications with your doctor prior to doing so

To read an article about Thermography by James Biddle, MD,  published in the Asheville Citizen-Times click here.