Understanding Thermobiological (TH) Risk Ratings (derived from Gautherie, Marseilles, Almaric, and Hobbins)

Breast series include 7-11 views/images of the breasts. These images are analyzed by our Board Certified Clinical Breast Thermologists for thermal findings, including: temperature differences between the breasts that exceed the norm; vascular asymmetries; and thermal patterns/abnormalities consistent with cancer activity.

Examinations result in a TH (thermobiological) rating - or risk category - for each breast. The greater the number and severity of thermal findings in a breast, the greater the TH rating. The risk of developing breast cancer increases with higher TH ratings.

Each breast is assessed a TH rating on the following scale:

                 TH1 - Lowest Risk                                            TH2 - Low Risk

○     Normal with lowest and low thermobiological risk of developing cancer.

○     12 month thermal imaging follow-up for women over 30 years of age

○     Clients are advised to follow their doctor’s recommendations regarding breast screening, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

            TH3 - Medium Risk

○     Classified between normal and abnormal with medium thermobiological risk of developing breast cancer.

○     Early thermal imaging follow-up is recommended to monitor signs of stability and/or change, typically at 6 months. When subsequent imaging indicates stability, standard 12-month follow-up is typically recommended.

○    Clients are advised to follow their doctor’s recommendations regarding breast evaluation, maintain healthy lifestyles, and consider exploring opportunities to reduce risk factors with a qualified health provider.

                     TH4 - High Risk                                            TH5 - Highest Risk

○   Abnormal with high and highest thermobiological risk for developing breast cancer.

○    Early thermal imaging follow-up is indicated, typically at 3 months in an attempt to discern transient and benign conditions, i.e. infection, congestion, inflammation from cancerous conditions given the average doubling time for active cancer is 3 months.

○    Clients are strongly recommended to see their doctor about further evaluation. When all anatomical examinations are normal, clients are advised to optimize their risk factors and consider proactive efforts/treatments under the guidance of a qualified health provider.

*NOTE: While these clients may have been imaged at The Thermogram Center with the images analyzed/interpreted by its interpretive service provider, any treatment and/or diagnoses obtained by the client were through his/her health provider(s).