The Future of Breast Imaging is Here
Clear, Comfortable, and Compassionate
Imaging for Every Woman
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Why Breast Imaging Matters
250K
It is estimated that 250,000 women in the US will get diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
35%
35% of women in the US do not get mammograms. Without screening, they are missing out on the chance for early detection.
50%
Almost 50% of women have dense breast, placing them at increased risk of breast cancer.
50%
Mammograms miss up to 50% of breast cancers in women with dense breasts.
80%
80% of callback biopsies are benign. A goal of the QT Scan is to reduce the number of biopsies by identifying benign cysts and calcifications during the initial scan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The technology is so sophisticated that if your results are normal and you are at average risk, you can wait 2 years for a repeat scan. If you are at high risk, annual screening is recommended.
The results will be delivered to you online in the portal within 1 week of your scan.
The scans are analyzed by a radiologist with special training in breast MRI and QT Technology imaging.
Screening scan: $700
Diagnostic scan: $775
Follow-up scan of single breast done at this facility within 6 months: $350
A SCREENING scan is for a woman who:
- Has no significant breast concerns
- Reports they are here for screening
- They may have an increased lifetime risk of breast cancer (family history or genetic issue) but as long as they’ve never had an abnormal biopsy
- Breast implants can still be considered screening as long as meet other criteria
A DIAGNOSTIC scan will be defined as a scan done on a woman who:
- Has breast-related symptoms like:
- Breast lump, skin or nipple change, or other breast complaint
- Cyclic breast tenderness or generalized tenderness of life-long duration does NOT count as symptomatic
- Known breast cancer current or past
- Prior abnormal pathology on breast biopsy:
- Atypia, hyperplasia, cancer
- Fibroadenoma is NOT abnormal pathology
- If they don’t know the pathology then will need a diagnostic scan
- Requires interpretation and correlation with outside breast images (including mammograms, handheld ultrasound, automated breast ultrasound, breast thermography and breast MRI patient)
- Desires a “second opinion” regarding confirmation of findings from other medical providers or breast consultants
A FOLLOW-UP scan is one recommended by interpreting radiologist in lieu of a breast biopsy. Must be performed at same facility and within 6 months of original scan.
No. We are offering this revolutionary technology to all interested women, whether or not they are patients in our functional medicine practice.
No. We are offering the scan to women without a referral.
The QT scan is available to women of all ages who are interested in evaluating breast health.
You can schedule your scan online by calling the office hotline.
We recommend showering the night before or the morning of your scan. Please do not use lotion, powder, or any other products on your breasts. If you have open sores or wounds on your breasts, we will need to reschedule your appointment until it heals.
The QT scan is not considered by the FDA or the general medical establishment to be a replacement for a mammogram.
Because there is no compression, the QT scan is an excellent choice for women with implants. There is no risk of implant rupture with a QT scan.
Breast feeding is not a contraindication to a QT scan. However, unless you have a specific concern, it may be better to wait until you are done breast feeding, as the breast tissue varies quite a lot during breast feeding.
This test is not cleared for pregnant women.
This is an excellent test for women with dense breasts.
You will have access to the report on the portal and can either print a copy or e-send it directly to your doctor.
If there is a concern on your scan, the radiologist will make a recommendation for either:
Biopsy. This is if there’s enough concern that it is cancerous. Some specialists will require a mammogram prior to doing a biopsy. We hope this changes as QT imaging gets more exposure.
Short-interval follow-up to evaluate doubling time. This is an excellent feature of QT. Doubling time can be used to help determine if the lesion is truly serious. Agressive cancer replicates quickly, with a short doubling time, whereas benign lesions and non-aggressive cancers have a longer time. Using doubling time can help avoid unnecessary biopsies, as well as overdiagnosis and overtreatment of very slow growing cancers.
If your results require a biopsy we will advise you to follow up with a breast surgeon. We will provide you with options for this consultation.
Comparison of Breast Imaging Options
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Clarity is Key at Qlarity Breast Imaging
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Revolutionizing Breast Imaging with Precision and Care
At Qlarity, we use the revolutionary QT Technology that provides true 3D images of the breast, down to a few hundred cells. It measures the speed of sound through tissue and has the potential to distinguish between different types of tissue.
And the best part? It does all this WITHOUT painful compression or harmful radiation.
You do not need a referral or to become a member of our clinic to book your appointment. We offer this service a la carte to benefit our community and improve women’s breast health.
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What Women Are Saying
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Traveling to Qlarity for your Scan?
- Airport: O’Hare International Airport (We are about 50 minutes from the airport)
- Metra Train: UP-NW Union Pacific Northwest, Crystal Lake stop
- Overnight Accommodations: We recommend staying near O’Hare Airport or in Schaumburg and driving to Crystal Lake for your appointment. This will give you more lodging and dining options.
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Location
Located in the Medical Office Building of
Vitality Renewal Functional Medicine
31 N. Virginia St., Suite 101
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: (815) 980-7429
Imaging Hours
Monday – Friday:
9 am to 5 pm
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month:
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
QTSCAN and QT IMAGING are trademarks of QT Imaging, Inc and manufactures of the machine. Qlarity Breast Imaging uses the QT Imaging machine and is not a direct affiliate of QT Imaging, Inc.