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I didn’t know quite what to expect when I showed up for my Thermal Breast Imaging appointment at MIT. I was pleasantly surprised to find the exam to be thorough, non-invasive, and painless.

Dr. Barsoum is respectful, conducts the imaging in a professional environment, and explains the process step by step. He is knowledgeable, informative, and available to answer any questions during the exam, and as follow up after you receive your report.

I will most definitely be doing this in conjunction with my annual mammogram!

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I just wanted to thank you very much for offering women a choice in their breast care. So often we are told that a mammogram is the only way to detect potential problems with our breasts. Not true! Many of us prefer not to radiate ourselves any more than we have to. Which is why I chose to have breast thermal imaging. I have nothing against traditional methods of screening except that I do not want to find a tumor that has already been growing for several years - If I can use another method to detect unwanted activity sooner then I'm all for it.

As a 38 year old I was approached by my midwife and it was recommended that I get a mammogram as a "base line". I agreed that some kind of testing should be done but I sought out breast thermal imaging because of it's non-evasive, pain free method to help monitor my breasts.

Like most women I expected that everything would be fine and that would be that. Boy was I surprised to find that I had some areas that needed more frequent monitoring! I am very pleased that we are detecting things so early. This has allowed me to change my diet and exercise plan - something I would not have normally done. I am hopeful that armed with this information I can continue to make positive changes to my overall health and well-being and who knows what I can prevent or at least catch early on.

Thanks again - I'm telling all of my friends about the benefits of breast thermal imaging and how easy and pain-free it is, not to mention the peace of mind you get from just knowing. After all knowledge is power.

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I highly recommend the Michigan Institute of Thermography and Dr. Maher Barsoum.

I will continue to see Dr. Barsoum for several reasons. The first is that thermography provides another diagnostic tool that I use that I use in conjunction with my regular self breast exams, a yearly breast exam by my gynecologist, and yearly mammograms.

Thermography provides me with peace of mind because I can see changes as they occur. I have seen an improvement in my breast health, which is very encouraging.

Dr. Barsoum’s vast knowledge is an added benefit. He is eager to share what he knows and makes sure that I understand the results of the thermal breast imaging report. He also provides information on environmental factors that ay have an impact on breast health and nutritional information.

All of these things have made me more aware of what I eat and drink and how much I exercise. Having a relationship with Dr. Barsoum and having the opportunity to take advantage of thermography has empowered me.

My mother had breast cancer twice. In the treatment of the second cancer, she succumbed to the effects of the chemotherapy. I know that she would have utilized thermography if she’d had the opportunity.

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I was pleased with the painless procedure. I was also pleased with the nutritional counseling and the suggestions that were given me to help bring a positive outcome. The results of this thermography examine are 4-8 years ahead of a mammogram. After my family doctor received the test results of the thermogram that showed some unusual condition in my left breast, she insisted I have a mammogram. The mammogram showed nothing wrong, which further convinced me to continue with thermography as an additional diagnostic tool for my health. I am fully confident that the changes I’ve made in my diet and the supplementation that I’ve added to my daily regime will keep me happy, healthy, and cancer free for years to come.

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I went to have my first breast thermography for the first time 5 years ago. I was very pleased to not have my breasts squeezed and handled in a painful manner. The results of my first thermography indicated a “hot spot” pre-cancerous condition. I was put on a very specific regime and went back for a back up thermography in 3 months. Much to my surprise, the second thermography showed that the “hot spot” had totally disappeared. I have continued to go in each year for my yearly thermography and continue to have great results. I think one of the very best things is that Dr. Barsoum sends me a very complete report and then explains everything in detail to me. When I was having mammograms I received no personal contact or educational results from any doctor. The experience [at MIT] is very pleasant and professional. The thermography can and will detect any pre-cancerous conditions in the breast tissue years before the mammogram will. So we women have a much better tool and chance to remain breast cancer free, and to me that sure is a very comforting feeling. The whole experience is so very personal and professionally handled at MIT with Dr. Barsoum. It is my hope that by reading my own personal experience, more women will take the opportunity to take advantage of this technology, which is so much more accurate and pleasant to have done.

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