Every woman after puberty develops her own breast patterns.  These patterns are unique to her and should not change. These patterns are referred to as a thermal fingerprint or a thermal signature.  Only a developing pathology will effect a change to a woman’s breast patterns.  This may be benign processes such as fibrocystic breasts or hormonal imbalances or malignant or cancerous processes.   Vascular and lymphatic changes are associated with early stage malignancies.  These initial risk markers can lead to preventative measures as preemptive action in addressing pathologies or early detection can assist in earlier diagnosis, better treatment options and ultimately a better outcome.  A baseline must be established with two scans three months apart the first year before proceeding to annual scans.