The American Academy of Thermology is drafting revised Guidelines for Breast Thermal Imaging. At Piedmont Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, PA we strive to not only stay current with National Guidelines but to go out of our way to exceed them. Visit Piedmontpmr.com to learn more about Breast Thermal Imaging.
Dr. Schwartz was a guest speaker this weekend for the South Carolina Mammography Technologists Continuing Education Day at Palmetto Baptist Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Not only was the presentation well received several excellent questions were raised and serious discussion on how breast thermal imaging and mammography compliment each other ensued. This is a big step forward for the community at large. Applause to St. Francis Bon Secours and Palmetto Baptist for their open mindedness and desire to help women with breast concerns.
Mammography is a structural test that looks for mass lesions such as cancer. Thermography is a physiologic test that provides a breast risk health assessment. Mammography has had a lot of negative press lately so many women are looking for alternatives. Thermography is not an alternative to Mammography but it is a complementary test that can provide different information then Mammography.
