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Breast Thermography andRisk Assessment
forCancer Prevention
freedom to choosefreedom to choose
Dr. Cynthia Simmons,Dr. Cynthia Simmons, H.D., D.H.M.S., C.C.T.H.D., D.H.M.S., C.C.T.
Thermography Clinic Inc. Thermography Clinic Inc. of of Halton Halton HillsHills
Breast Cancer is the primary cause of DEATHBreast Cancer is the primary cause of DEATH
For women between the ages ofFor women between the ages of
35 and 5435 and 54
Current research indicatesCurrent research indicates
1 in every 81 in every 8
Women will develop breast cancer in her lifetimeWomen will develop breast cancer in her lifetime
Cancer cells do not play by Cancer cells do not play by the rules!the rules!
They turn our immune system against itselfThey turn our immune system against itself Multiply uncheckedMultiply unchecked Steal nutrientsSteal nutrients Re-route blood supplyRe-route blood supply Lack pre-programmed cell deathLack pre-programmed cell death
The cancer cells’ goal is to survive at all cost!The cancer cells’ goal is to survive at all cost!Early detection of breast cancer is crucialEarly detection of breast cancer is crucial
What can you do?What can you do? Become familiar with the look and feel of your Become familiar with the look and feel of your
breasts; reports any changes to your doctorbreasts; reports any changes to your doctorBreasts are lumpy by nature, so do not panic if you Breasts are lumpy by nature, so do not panic if you
locate a lumplocate a lump Avoid toxic environmental ESTROGENS and Avoid toxic environmental ESTROGENS and
Hormone Estrogen (Hormone Estrogen (eg in Soft plastic products, plastic wrap, medical eg in Soft plastic products, plastic wrap, medical
Breast ThermographyBreast Thermographyand MRIand MRI
are safe alternatives to are safe alternatives to MammographyMammographyTHERMOGRAPHYTHERMOGRAPHY
NO RadiationNO Radiation SAFESAFE
NO squeezingNO squeezing PainlessPainless
Long before a lump is felt, Long before a lump is felt, HEATHEAT is produced that can be is produced that can be detected via Thermographydetected via Thermography
IT IS NOTIT IS NOT A Stand Alone Screening Examination A Stand Alone Screening Examination A Diagnostic ExaminationA Diagnostic Examination A Replacement ExaminationA Replacement Examination
ThermographyThermography average sensitivity and specificity of average sensitivity and specificity of 90%.90%.
An abnormal thermogram is 10 times more significant as a An abnormal thermogram is 10 times more significant as a future risk indicatorfuture risk indicator for breast cancer than a first order for breast cancer than a first order family history of the disease.family history of the disease.
Research shows the Research shows the long-term survivallong-term survival rates increases as rates increases as much as much as 61%. 61%.
When used as part of a multimodal approach (clinical When used as part of a multimodal approach (clinical
examination + mammography + thermography) examination + mammography + thermography) 95% of 95% of early stage cancers will be detected.early stage cancers will be detected.
TH-4 Right Breast TH-4 Right Breast Patient reported palpable lump right breast at 8-9 o’clock.Patient reported palpable lump right breast at 8-9 o’clock. No other tests or reports available at the time of this No other tests or reports available at the time of this
evaluation.evaluation. Strong family history of breast cancer. Referred for Strong family history of breast cancer. Referred for
structural testing, later confirmed positivestructural testing, later confirmed positive
• TH 3 Medium Risk TH 3 Medium Risk Structural test and 6 month follow Structural test and 6 month follow upup
• TH 4 High RiskTH 4 High Risk Structural test and 3-6 Structural test and 3-6
month follow upmonth follow up
• TH 5 Highest RiskTH 5 Highest Risk Referral and 3 month follow upReferral and 3 month follow up
Reaction - Breast CancerReaction - Breast Cancer
In 1860’s In 1860’s 1 in 911 in 91 women had breast cancer women had breast cancerNow Now 1 in 81 in 8 women have breast cancer women have breast cancer
The Pill The Pill
In 1968 – 1.5 million women took birth In 1968 – 1.5 million women took birth control pill, later took fertility drugs that control pill, later took fertility drugs that lead to ovarian cancerlead to ovarian cancer
Today 16 million women in the US are on Today 16 million women in the US are on the Pillthe Pill
In 1935 – 17% of babies were bottle In 1935 – 17% of babies were bottle fedfed
In 1946 – 35%In 1946 – 35% In 1966 – 73%In 1966 – 73% In 1970 – 95%In 1970 – 95% In 1998 the annual sales of formula In 1998 the annual sales of formula
was $8 billion in the US alonewas $8 billion in the US alone
Breast Self ExaminationBreast Self Examination 70% of all breast lumps are found by women 70% of all breast lumps are found by women
with BSEwith BSE
Warning Signs:Warning Signs: Lump, hard knot or thickeningLump, hard knot or thickening Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening Change in the size or shape Change in the size or shape Dimpling or puckering of the skin Dimpling or puckering of the skin Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple Pulling in of your nipple or other parts Pulling in of your nipple or other parts Nipple discharge that starts suddenly Nipple discharge that starts suddenly New pain in one spot that does not go awayNew pain in one spot that does not go away
PROPER ENDOCRINE FUNCTION (ESTROGEN DOMINANCE, THYROID, ADRENALS)
FUNCTIONAL TESTING AND INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY TO MONITOR PROGRESS
Botanical MedicinesBotanical Medicines
Evening Primrose OilEvening Primrose Oil - helps regulate hormone cycle - helps regulate hormone cycle and and PMS related depressionPMS related depression
Chasteberry (Vitex)Chasteberry (Vitex) - balancing affect on - balancing affect on progesterone and progesterone and prolactin prolactin levels, more beneficial that Prozaclevels, more beneficial that Prozac
Dong QuaiDong Quai – relaxes smooth muscle and reduces – relaxes smooth muscle and reduces breast breast tendernesstenderness
Milk ThistleMilk Thistle – aids liver detoxification of estrogens – aids liver detoxification of estrogensDandelionDandelion – reduces water retention – reduces water retentionPassionflowerPassionflower – relaxes CNS improves restlessness, – relaxes CNS improves restlessness,
irritability and insomniairritability and insomnia
In ConclusionIn Conclusion
Be responsible for your Be responsible for your own life and health.own life and health.
Don’t relinquish the care Don’t relinquish the care of your body and mind to of your body and mind to anyone else.anyone else.
Don’t believe what you see Don’t believe what you see and hear on television, and hear on television, specially if it’s a drug ad.specially if it’s a drug ad.
Tell your daughters the Tell your daughters the truth wherever you find truth wherever you find it.it.