International Association of Women Honors Lisa Marie Taylor as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year

CHICAGO, May 22, 2018 (Newswire.com) - ​​​The International Association of Women (IAW) honors Lisa Marie Taylor as a 2018-2019 Influencer of the Year. She is recognized with this prestigious distinction for leadership in entrepreneurship. The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online networking platform with nearly one million members, 1000+ in person and virtual events, over 100 Local U.S.-based Chapters and International Chapters in several cities in China.

“I’m pleased to welcome Lisa Marie into this exceptional group of professional women,” said IPDN President and IAW Spokesperson Star Jones. “Her knowledge and experience in her industry are valuable assets to her company and community.”

My mission is to educate the public as well as physicians about adding thermography to every women's breast health screening.

Lisa Marie Taylor, Certified Clinical Thermographer & Owner of FIT2B Breast & Body Thermography

Lisa Marie Taylor knows the importance of early detection when it comes to diagnosing breast cancer, especially for someone like her, whose family has been touched by the disease. “My grandmother on my mother’s side died at an early age from breast cancer,” she said. Yet, she worried about the radiation risk from a mammography, and the fact that she was breastfeeding made her look to other options. “I wanted some type of screening but something that demonstrated changes in my health before a tumor was there,” she said.

Ms. Taylor chose thermography, which is  FDA cleared as an adjunct tool to mammography. Thermography [digital Infrared thermal imaging (DITI)] is a test of physiology and detects subtle changes that could be markers to future breast health issues. Last June, she founded FIT2B Breast & Body Thermography, to help other women have access to this type of screening. In addition to detecting breast cancer and other breast disorders, it is also useful in sports medicine where it is often used as a diagnostic tool. "DITI is radiation free, painless and noninvasive," said Ms. Taylor. "No test is 100% and until we have that, a combination of screenings is imperative."

“My mission is to educate the public as well as physicians about adding thermography to every women’s breast health screening,” said Ms. Taylor. “My future goal is to be a partner with all breast cancer patient support groups.” She is working tirelessly to be a pioneer when it comes to establishing a platform for educating women about thermography.

About IAW
The International Association of Women (IAW) is a global in-person and online professional networking platform that provides nearly one million women the forum, professional development and services needed to thrive in an interconnected world. Through 100+ local chapters, International Chapters in several cities in China and 1000+ in person and virtual events, members cultivate valuable connections, develop professionally, and promote themselves and their businesses. Founded in Chicago in 2017, IAW is a division of Professional Diversity Network, Inc., an online network tailored to provide diverse professionals in the United States with access to employment opportunities.

Source: International Association of Women