Imaging Diagnostic Systems, Inc. has developed a revolutionary new imaging device to aid in the detection and management of breast cancer. The Computed Tomography Laser Mammography (CTLM®) system uses lasers to image the breast in a non-invasive procedure. Unlike x-ray mammography, CTLM images blood hemoglobin and the process of neoangiogenesis or new vessel formation which is often associated with breast cancer.

Our vision is to develop a family of imaging systems. The current CTLM will initially be used in conjunction with x-ray and ultrasound to assist in differentiating malignant from benign lesions and help reduce the great number of invasive biopsies performed which later prove to be negative.

We also envision systems utilizing wavelengths tuned for fluorescence imaging using molecular markers specific for breast cancer. These sophisticated devices, perhaps used in conjunction with other functional imaging modalities, may allow us to characterize tissues, to determined the level of tumor oxygenation and to improve not only diagnostic specificity but also help select the most effective therapeutic regimens.

In the future, we also see CTLM devices which may be used for mass screening of women at earlier ages than are now recommended for x-ray. Because CTLM uses lasers it does not pose the health risk of x-ray systems. In addition, conventional mammography is unable to provide good images of the dense breast while CTLM is optimal in such cases. These factors suggest that CTLM may become a breast screening modality of choice for women of all ages.

IDSI has chosen the phrase "SCANNING FOR LIFE" to capture our vision that someday, women may begin breast cancer screening at an early age and continue throughout their lives in order to diagnosis the development of malignant cells at the earliest possible stage when intervention offers the most favorable outcomes; Scanning For Life with safe laser methods.

We have developed a leadership position with this new imaging modality. IDSI opportunities for growth going forward will build on this lead by focusing on women's health markets and especially breast cancer detection systems. Our vision will serve the women's health markets worldwide and will address serious clinical problems. IDSI believes in the benefits of Scanning For Life.