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Breast Screening Options
In 2008 an estimated 22,400 Canadian women were diagnosed with breast cancer. Even with increased public awareness, the rate is still increasing. The numbers underline the importance of early detection and breast screening.
Screening Choices for Breast Health
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. In 2005 approximately 21,600 women were diagnosed with this potentially fatal disease. Early diagnosis of breast cancer is important, so which screening method is the best?
Thermography
Breast thermography is an assessment tool used extensively as a first-line screening procedure to monitor breast health. Digital infrared cameras detect abnormal changes in blood circulation, which develop in order to feed solid-mass cancer tumours..