New England Clinical Thermography Incorporated
Infrared Thermography - Breast Cancer Screening
80 Fisher Road, Unit 82 Cumberland, RI 02864 401 475 5060 info@nemedtherm.com

Patient Education - Breast Screening with Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (Thermography).
Purpose of test: For early detection of abnormal changes in the breasts requiring further diagnostic testing.
Patient preparation:
It the winter it is cold. Your breasts stick out from your body just like arms and legs. Please keep them warm while travelling for your imaging, and for a couple of hours prior, so they are body temperature and not frozen. Conversely, on hot summer days, do not travel to your screening with the A/C blowing on your breasts for the same reason. This is especially true for implants.
Do not smoke for 2 hours before the test. No exercise 3-4 hours prior to test including aggressive housework.
Do not use lotions or powder on your breasts or surrounding areas on the
day of test. Note, this includes no use of underarm deodorant/antiperspirant.
If you must use, apply as little as possible and only directly in the armpit itself.
We will be imaging the upper back and neck so hair must be up off of the neck.
Please pin up or headband in advance or a headband will be provided when you
come for imaging.
Avoid sun exposure on day of test – this includes tanning equipment
Diet - No changes necessary
Medicines - No changes necessary
Pregnancy – we do not image from conception until 3 months after the end of breast feeding due to all the changes going on, not due to any safety issue. This is also true for any surgery, treatments in the area we are imaging – at least 3 months later.
Read and fill out all the forms provided and bring with you on test day. Returning patients will review their previous forms on test day.
The Test
Enter imaging room, disrobe to waist, put on standard gown. Time is allowed for body to acclimate to room temperature. Thermographer will review paperwork for any issues. Inform your Thermographer if you have had any recent skin lesions on your breast; the
inflammation can cause a false positive result.
Gown is removed for imaging of heat from bare skin which is blocked by any clothing.
Standard breast images are then taken. Occasionally a couple of extra images may be taken for clarity.
Quick review of images by Certified Thermographer.
Get Dressed. Review any questions.
How the test will feel:
The room air may feel cool on your breasts as they adjust to room temperature before
scanning. Examining room temperatures are comfortable when you disrobe for the examination. Any apprehension about the sophisticated thermography equipment is soon dispelled. The procedure is totally non- invasive, the camera does not emit radiation of any kind.
Time before test results available:
You should receive the reports from the office where you were imaged within 2-3 weeks.
Frequently asked questions:
Who performs test? Female Imaging Technician
Any risks or side effects? None. Procedure non-invasive, non-contact, no radiation.
How long does it take ? Appointments are 30 minutes.
You are welcome to bring a companion or partner to be present at the examination
While participation in a DITI early detection program can increase your chance of detecting and monitoring breast disease, as with all other tests, it is still not a 100% guarantee of detection.