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THERMODERMOGRAPHY, IN SUPPORT OF BREAST CANCER PREVENTION, Galinka Pavlova
Abstract: The majority of mammary neoplasms are benign; however, these have high
potential for malignancy. The purpose of the development is to present thermodermography
as a possibility for early diagnosis of mammary gland neoplasms, including breast cancer.
Materials and methods: A documentary method was used. A review of the publications with
information on the principle of operation and the experience of doctors from Poland in the
implementation of thermodermography was made. Results: Thermodiagnosis is based on the
thermal radiation in the invisible infrared spectrum, which is normal for the human body.
German scientists prove that the method shows functional changes before the malignant
tumor begins to develop. The Braster Pro system is a matrix of a thin layer of liquid crystal
emulsion. When touched, a color image appears representing the temperature distribution in
the internal breast tissue. We judge the effectiveness by the studies of Polish doctors
conducted in 2013-2016, in 4016 women with confirmed symptoms of breast pathology. 72%
sensitivity and specificity have been demonstrated, as well as good diagnostic efficacy in
women under 50, high frequency of detection of changes in a high degree of proliferation, and
improved sensitivity up to 96% when combining thermodermography with mammography.
Conclusions: The examination is safe, painless and it quickly detects minimum changes, and
is suitable for all women, regardless of age, size and structure of their breast tissue. When
combined with mammography or ultrasound, the accuracy and efficiency of screening
diagnostics are increased.
Keywords: contact thermography, breast cancer