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The answer is simple, neither is better. Certain types of Cancer can only be found by Mammography while other types are more easily viewed with a thermal imaging camera. The truth is that both of these should be used in conjunction with each other to fully and accurately identify cancers.
The use of thermal imaging for Breast cancer can be an extremely accurate and early detection device, allowing doctors to find certain types of cancers up to 8 - 10 years prior to a mammogram. And over and extended period of time, thermograms can prove useful in find any abnormalities that may appear on a patient.
"Thermal Imaging can detect certain cancers 10 years before a mammogram with a 90% accuracy and without the discomfort, errors, and radiation associated with mammography."
Personally I think Thermography is better than Mammography in it's accuracy and non-contact usage. But Obviously, it is more beneficial to the patient to use every means possible to find any possible cancers or anomalies as early as possible. So both should be used in conjunction.
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What is the difference between thermography and mammography?
What is the difference between thermography and mammography?
What new technique has better results than conventional mammography?
A new technique called dual-energy contrast enhanced digital subtraction mammography is reported to find cancers that may be missed by conventional mammography.
What is the cost of mammography?
The cost of mammography varies widely.
Discuss the uses of thermography in medicine?
In medicine, thermography is used to find areas of the body where irregular blood flow is present. Thermography is used by sports doctors, veterinarians, and allergists. It has been suggested that thermography can be used to diagnose cancer, though it isn't commonly used as of yet.
What has the author Wolodja Dankiw written?
Wolodja Dankiw has written: 'Medical thermography' -- subject(s): Medical thermography
What has the author George E Chapman written?
George E. Chapman has written: 'Clinical thermography, 1' -- subject(s): Thermography
What Diagnosis code is used for routine breast mammography?
77052 - Screening mammography
What has the author W M Park written?
W. M. Park has written: 'Fundamental aspects of medical thermography' -- subject(s): Medical thermography
What type of energy transfer is important to thermography?
Radiation
Does blue shield of California cover mammography?
Yes, Blue Shield covers screening mammography in California. It is recommended that beginning at age 40, every woman should have a yearly mammography.
What kind of printers are used in mammography?
CARESTREAM DRYVIEW 5950 Laser Imaging System is perfect for mammography.
What is the main purpose of a screening mammography?
The purpose of screening mammography is breast cancer detection.
