For women under 40, establishing an individual Breast Health Profile for future comparison is an important first step. Women who are not old enough for mammography should understand the value and importance of having an early baseline as part of their medical record.

The Sentinel BreastScan now provides a viable means to establish a true baseline clinical marker for future comparison. [A clinical marker is dated information that your doctor uses to ascertain changes in the breast over time.] When significant changes are detected, it may indicate the earliest signs of developing disease to your doctor. Additionally, long term Studies of infrared imaging have shown that it is ten times more significant as a future risk indicator than a primary family history of breast cancer.

Early detection saves lives.

Advanced knowledge of increased risk gives patient and doctor the opportunity to develop a comprehensive action plan, including the elimination of lifestyle risk factors, regular monitoring, avoidance of certain drugs and heightened nutrition awareness.

By the time a cancer is found in young women through a clinical breast exam, there is a good chance it may be at an advanced stage. This is supported by the fact that the rate of tumor growth is usually greater in young women, and reflected in the higher mortality statistics for this group. If Sentinel BreastScan indicates a risk, aggressive monitoring and additional screening will allow the earliest possible detection.

Sentinel BreastScan has demonstrated its ability to detect tumors as small as 3mm as well as DCIS [ductal carcinoma in-situ], the smallest, earliest stage of cancers.

Your Breast Health Profile is an innovative and comprehensive evaluation of your breast health.

The Sentinel BreastScan will reveal to your doctor through a color-coded infrared image, areas of the breast that may demonstrate significant differences in temperature and blood flow compared to surrounding tissue. It provides your doctor with an overall risk score and may indicate specific areas as being of low, medium or high interest. If necessary, your doctor may refer you for additional evaluation and testing.

When combined with other screening methods, Sentinel BreastScan offers the best chance of early detection.