WHAT TO EXPECT
After you schedule your appointment:
You will receive an email confirming your appointment.
IMPORTANT: Prior to Your Thermography Appointment
NO
breast surgery
chemotherapy or
radiation treatments
3 months prior
Lactation:
Imaging is recommended if there is a problem or concern, but a baseline is not recommended for at least
3 months after the last active breastfeeding
NO
breast biopsy
1 month prior
24
Hours
Prior
AVOID exercise or heavy physical activity
NO chiropractic adjustments
NO massage or lymph treatments
NO saunas, steam bath or hot tub
NO hot or cold packs
NO alcohol (preferred)
AVOID spicy food 24 hours prior to imaging
Day of
Appointment
AVOID deodorant or creams on the skin, especially oils
Absolutely NO heat lamps or sunburn. You will have to reschedule.
Do not shave area to be imaged
NO food or drink 2 hours before imaging and NO chewing gum
NO coffee or cigarettes for at least 2 hours before imaging.
Client must REMOVE all jewelry in the area to be imaged
HELPFUL LINKS
Disclaimer:
The information, including but not limited to opinions links and/or recommendations, contained on this website are for general educational/informational purposes only. Such information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. The FDA has cleared thermography devices for use only as an additional tool for breast cancer screening. Therefore, FDA says, thermography devices should not be used as a stand-alone method for breast cancer screening or any other diagnosis.
