Infrared mammography also referred to as breast thermography is the branch of medical imaging that derives diagnostic indications from naturally occurring infrared energy (heat) on the surface of the breast. The portal below has been designed to educate public users on the subject of infrared mammography and medical thermography in general. Mouse over the icons to preview a synopsis of the pages details and click the icon to go to the main article.
A Brief History of Infrared
A brief walkthrough of infrared mammography's origins beginning with Hippocrates primitive use of Thermology
How Medical Infrared Works
Learn about the clinical and physical principals that make medical infrared imaging possible, including how passive imaging works and more
Breast Care Options
A comprehensive guide to available breast screening and diagnostic options, from infrared mammography to self-breast exam.
Clinical Research
In this section users can review and download from our comprehensive database of medical infrared clinical research
The Imaging Process start to Finish
A complete guide to how the entire infrared mammogram imaging process is conducted form start to finish
Understanding Breast Physiology
An overview to help users understand breast physiology with an interactive breast model tool
Breast Cancer Today
Information on the state of breast cancer today, using information form the American cancer society
Understanding Image Analysis and Lab Results
An informative guide to how image analysis is conducted and how to understand a patient's infrared mammogram reports