"Early detection saves lives"

DITI’s role in breast cancer and other breast disorders is to help in early detection and monitoring of abnormal physiology and the establishment of risk factors for the development or existence of cancer.

When used with other procedures the best possible evaluation of breast health is made.

This 15 minute non invasive test is a valuable procedure for alerting your GP or specialist to the possibility of underlying breast disease.

This test is designed to improve chances for detecting fast-growing, active tumors in the intervals between mammographic screenings or when mammography is not indicated by screening guidelines for women under 50 years of age.

All patient’s thermograms (breast images) are kept on record and form a baseline for all future routine evaluations.

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Current Early Detection Guidelines

One day there may be a single method for the early detection of breast cancer. Until then, using a combination of methods will increase your chances of detecting cancer in an early stage. These methods include:

• Mammography for all women who are aged 40 or older
• Regular DITI screening for women of all ages
• A regular breast examination by a health professional
• Monthly breast self-examination
• Personal awareness for changes in the breasts
• Readiness to discuss quickly any such changes with a doctor

These guidelines should be considered along with your background and medical history.

Breast cancers tend to grow significantly faster in younger women under 50:

Source: Cancer 71:3547-3551, 1993

The faster a malignant tumor grows, the more Infrared radiation it generates. For younger women in particular, results from DITI screening can lead to earlier detection and ultimately, longer life.

Doctors do not yet know how to prevent breast cancer. However you can increase your chances of detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages by understanding the need for, and participating in, an early detection program.

Only about 20 percent of biopsied breast lumps are cancerous. If cancer is found early, there are choices for treatment.

With prompt treatment, the outlook is good. In fact, most women treated for early breast cancer will be free from breast cancer for the rest of their lives.

DITI has been recognized as a viable diagnostic tool since 1987 by the AMA Council on Scientific Affairs, the ACA Council on Diagnostic Imaging, the Congress of Neurosurgeons in 1988 and in 1990 by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

What is infrared imaging?

Digital infrared thermal imaging is a completely non-invasive clinical imaging procedure for detecting and monitoring a number of diseases and physical injuries, by showing the thermal abnormalities present in the body.

It is used as an aid for diagnosis and prognosis, as well as monitoring therapy progress, within many clinical fields, including:

• Neurology
• Sports Medicine
• Rheumatology
• Dentistry
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Chiropractic
• Breast Health
• Physiotherapy
• Orthopedics

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Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (D.I.T.I.) is filling the gap in clinical diagnosis.

• X-Ray, C. T., Ultrasound and M.R.I. are all tests of “anatomy”.
• E.M.G. is a test of “motor physiology”.
• D.I.T.I. is unique in its capacity to show physiological change and metabolic processes.
• D.I.T.I. is a very useful complementary procedure to other diagnostic tools.

Infrared Imaging used to Evaluate Neck Pain

Procedure

Unlike most diagnostic tests, D.I.T.I. is non invasive and there are no risks or side effects.

Using the latest digital technology, images, or “thermograms”, are taken using an infrared camera. These images can assess the whole body or just areas of particular concern.

Your reports are color printed and can also be sent to your healthcare professional.

The digitized images are stored on a computer and can be sent electronically to a thermal imaging specialist for further evaluation if required.

Olympic Swimmer with Back Pain

Applications

With painful back disorders, Infrared Imaging is used to graphically illustrate soft tissue injury and nerve root involvement.

Nerve irritation can show as an abnormal cold pattern. Measuring this response with D.I.T.I. is the only method available for “visualizing” and recording your feeling of pain.

Arthritic disorders generally appear as “hot areas”, since the affected sites are usually inflamed.

A painful ankle injury can be monitored throughout treatment and rehabilitation.

D.I.T.I. is cost effective, risk free and provides instant images.

D.I.T.I. can be used to assess pain in any part of your body.

Whether your pain is “Acute” or “Chronic”, D.l.T.l. can help you and your healthcare professional to safely bring you back to better health.

DITI has been recognized as a viable diagnostic tool since 1987 by the AMA Council on Scientific Affairs, the ACA Council on Diagnostic Imaging, the Congress of Neurosurgeons in 1988 and in 1990 by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

D.I.T.I. is a very useful complementary procedure to other diagnostic tools.