Discuss with your physician BEFORE discontinuing any of the above.

· Please notify us of all medications, herbs and supplements that you take within 24 hours prior to your examination.

· You should not drink coffee, tea, soda or other beverages containing caffeine for 4 hours prior to exam.

· Do not smoke cigarettes or use any product which contains nicotine the day of your examination unless ordered by your doctor.

· Do not stimulate the nipple in any way for 12 hours prior to your examination.

· Do not shave your under arms 24 hours prior to your examination.

· Do not use creams, lotions, deodorants, talcum powder, or other skin products unless instructed by a physician.

· Do not perform any rigorous exercise program for at least four hours prior to your examination.

· Do not bathe or shower in HOT water for at least 4 hours prior to your examination.

· Please inform us if you have had radiation treatment within the last 6  months.

 

During your Breast Thermogram:

· You will be placed in a private room for 15 minutes so your body can acclimate to room temperature. This creates a "Thermal Steady State".

· You will disrobe from the waist up during this time.

· You will sit on a swiveling stool in front of the infrared camera. 

· Once acclimated, you will be asked to place your hands behind your head as the images are taken.

· There is no compression, physical contact or physical exam.

· The Thermographer will be viewing live thermal images on a computer screen.

· Thermal breast images are captured from the front, both sides,  bottom and at 45° angles to insure all the breast surfaces are scanned.