By: Christiane Northrup, MD
Every year when Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) comes around I am saddened and surprised that thermography hasn’t become more popular. Part of this is my mindset. I’d rather focus on breast health and ways to support breast health conversations with a healthcare provider than put the emphasis on testing and retesting until you finally do find something to poke, prod, cut out, or radiate. I understand that provider-recommended breast imaging has been the gold standard for years. Doctors are the most familiar with this test, and many believe that a provider-recommended breast imaging is the best test for detecting breast cancer early. But it’s not. Studies show that a thermogram documents heat patterns for provider review, produces unambiguous results (which cuts down on additional testing), and doesn’t hurt the body. Isn’t this what women really want?…