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What to Expect During Your Breast Cancer Screening
BreasTest offers a different approach to breast health screening one designed to be private, comfortable, and non-invasive. Here is what you can expect during your visit.
Preparation
When you arrive for your appointment, a trained technician will welcome you and walk you through the screening process. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and feel comfortable before the screening begins.
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A Private, Comfortable Setting
You will enter a private temperature-controlled room on your own. The controlled environment helps ensure accurate thermal imaging results.
Using a speaker system, the technician will guide you through the process and let you know when your body temperature is ready for imaging. This preparation period usually takes about 8–10 minutes.
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Quick And Comfortable Scanning
The screening itself is simple and painless.
While seated on a swivel stool, you will be guided through three different positions using easy floor placement markers. The imaging process usually takes about 60 seconds to complete.
There is:
- No touching
- No compression
- No radiation
Receiving Your Results
Your images will be reviewed by a board-certified radiologist, and your results will typically be emailed within 24 hours.
If the assessment identifies any areas that may need additional attention, you will be advised to follow up with your physician for further evaluation or testing.
If your results are normal, your images will serve as your personal breast health baseline for future yearly screenings. Having this baseline may help identify significant changes more efficiently over time.
The Science Behind the Screening
Advanced AI Thermal Imaging For Breast Health
BreasTest uses Niramai Thermalytix technology, an AI-supported thermal imaging system designed to help identify temperature and vascular changes in breast tissue.
Unlike traditional screening methods, this technology does not use X-rays, compression, or radiation.
Instead, it analyzes heat patterns and thermal activity that may indicate changes requiring further medical evaluation.
1. High-Precision Thermal Imaging
The system uses the FLIR E76 Professional Thermal Camera, designed for detailed thermal imaging.
Key Features
- Auto-focus imaging for clear thermal mapping
- High thermal sensitivity capable of detecting very small temperature differences
- Non-invasive imaging without physical contact
Changes in heat patterns may occur because abnormal tissue can have increased blood flow and metabolic activity.
2. The Niramai AI Analysis System
After the images are captured, the Niramai AI system analyzes the thermal data.
What The AI Evaluates
- Thousands of thermal data points across breast tissue
- Heat distribution and vascular patterns
- Areas that may show unusual thermal activity
The system is designed to support radiologists by providing a more data-driven and consistent analysis process.
3. Why Thermalytix Is Different
Designed For Women Of All Ages
Traditional mammograms can sometimes be less effective for women with dense breast tissue, which is more common in younger women.
Thermal imaging focuses on heat and metabolic activity rather than tissue density, making it suitable for women between the ages of 18 and 80.
Radiation-Free Screening
Because the process does not use radiation, it may be appropriate for women who prefer a non-radiation screening option or who require more frequent monitoring.
Technical Specifications
Imaging System
- FLIR E76 Professional Thermal Camera
Sensor Resolution
- 320 × 240 thermal resolution
Thermal Sensitivity
- Less than 30 mK at 30°C
Detection Method
- Passive infrared thermal imaging
AI Analysis
- Deep learning and thermal pattern recognition
Clinical Focus
- Detection of abnormal thermal and vascular changes that may require follow-up evaluation
The ECO Health Advantage
By using AI-supported thermal imaging technology, Breast Care Aware supports a more energy-efficient and environmentally conscious approach to healthcare.
The system does not require radiation equipment, chemical film processing, or heavy imaging machinery, aligning with the broader ECO Health vision for sustainable healthcare innovation in Antigua and Barbuda.
“This technology represents a shift toward earlier awareness and smarter screening methods. By identifying changes in thermal patterns, we can support a more proactive approach to breast health.”
— Dr. Philmore Benjamin