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Thermography
First,
LLC. Serving South Florida Donna
T. Braun |
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One in 7 women is diagnosed
with breast cancer - Including myself.
My name is Donna Braun and I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February, 2006. After a unilateral mastectomy, I was told that I was already at risk for new cancer in my other breast. Well, after suffering with cancer, surgery, chemotherapy and reconstructive surgery, I had no intention to go through it again, and I certainly did not want to elect to have my other breast removed “just in case”. There had to be a better way to monitor my breast health, and I found it - with Thermography. While emphasis is being placed on research and the cure, prevention is the REAL cure.
What is Thermography?
Thermography is digital
infrared imaging (DII). Using a highly sensitive, thermal imaging camera,
digital infrared imaging accurately measures heat from the surfaces
of the breasts, detecting temperature differences. It is
non-invasive, radiation-free and there is no compression. DII can
detect benign tumors, simple cysts, fibrocysts, infections and other
conditions.
Simply put, we all have our
own unique, set patterns in our breasts, like a “thermal
fingerprint”. These patterns should never change and will remain
constant throughout our lives. Before a tumor begins to grow, it
has to establish its own network of blood vessels, a new blood
supply to feed it. This new network of vascularity changes your set
patterns. A thermogram can detect these changes within two years of
its onset.
The ideal early warning system would detect both the pre-cancerous
changes occurring in the breast and the first cancer cell
formations. Digital Infrared Imaging has the ability to detect the
chemical and blood vessel changes in pre-cancerous as well as
cancerous breast tissue. DII can be the first indicator that a
cancer may be forming or present; and in many cases from 8-10
years before it can be detected by any other method.
Cancer cells used to be normal cells, but
because of DNA or cell mutation, the cells have replicated out of
control, becoming cancerous. When our immune systems are
compromised, they cannot fight off these cancer cells. This is why
it is critical to maintain a strong immune system with lots of
antioxidants from fruits and vegetables, especially the green leafy
kind (broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, spinach, etc.).
Also, there are hundreds of studies and research
to show that radiation affects and damages the very DNA in our
cells, especially with repeated exposure.
There are other things that
can cause cancer. Hormonal imbalances, environmental pollution,
family history, the foods we eat, can all cause our immune systems
to fail. Most breast cancers are estrogen dependent, which is why it
is crucial for every woman to check their hormone levels. You can do
this through your OB/GYN. It is not only important to see what
your hormone levels are, but to see how they are metabolizing
with a special blood test called Estronex.
Since this is not a routine test, you must ask for it by name, or
see a qualified nutritionist who can give you the test.
Three months after my
mastectomy, I had a thermogram, and there were already new
vascularities developing in my left breast. This is when I sought
the help of a nutritionist.
With a simple blood test, I was told that my estrogen was
metabolizing in such a way as to promote
cancer growth. With a strict diet, the right supplements
and balancing my hormones, I was able to
get it under control.
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