Diagnostic Radiology and
Breast Imaging Center

30 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook, NY 10573
(914) 253-9200

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NEWS

New FDA Warning on Breast Thermography
Posted on Thursday, October 13 2011
On June 2, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication warning women and health care providers that thermography is not a safe alternative to mammography [1]. According to the Society for Breast Imaging, (SBI) the warning was issued in response to what the FDA describes as inappropriate claims by thermography facilities and websites promoting thermography as a replacement for mammography. The FDA is not aware of any valid scientific data to show that thermographic devices, when used alone, are an effective tool for any medical condition including the early detection of breast cancer or other breast disease.

Society of Breast Imaging's position statement on thermography states, SBI does not currently support the use of thermography/infrared imaging of the breast as either a screening tool in the detection of breast cancer or as an adjunctive diagnostic tool. The American Cancer Society website indicates that no study has ever shown that (thermography) is an effective screening tool for finding breast cancer early. It should not be used as a substitute for mammogram. [2]

1. FDA, FDA Safety Communication:Breast Cancer Screening-Thermography is Not an Alternative to Mammography, 2011
2. ACS. Newer and experimental breast imaging methods, 2011


Rye Radiology Associates, a long standing imaging center, has been in the forefront of early detection of breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and osteoporosis providing thorough care and patient education.

the first facility in Westchester to be awarded a Breast Center of Excellence by the American College of RadiologyFirst Westchester Facility awarded The ACR
Breast Center of Excellence

Rye Radiology is best known for expert digital mammography breast cancer screening, breast ultrasound, as well as, breast MRI,  including procedures such as stereotactic breast biopsy, MRI guided breast biopsy, breast ultrasound core biopsy and pre-operative needle localization.

Although state of the art equipment is important, the skill and experience of the physician interpreting the images is even more critical.  Rye Radiology has, in addition to state of the art equipment, Dr. Diane LoRusso, co-founder of Rye Radiology Associates, LLP and Dr. Gail Calamari, partner and neuroradiologist, who have more than 50 years of combined experience interpreting mammography, breast ultrasound and breast biopsies with image guidance, specializing in high risk patients.

Rye Radiology’s doctors also perform general diagnostic imaging exams,   including general MRI’s (neurological, orthopedic, abdominal, vascular), general ultrasound, CAT scans, bone density exams and plain x-rays.
Diane
Diane C. LoRusso, MD
Gail
Gail A. Calamari, MD
Christine
Christine Staeger-Hirsch, MD



 
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