Pros: Can detect cancerous lumps before they can be felt | Shows microcalcifications | Better at detecting slow-growing cancers compared to other screening tests | Covered by insurance.
Cons: Does not provide health information | Exposure to radiation | Potential to damage breast tissue and/or implants | Difficulty evaluating dense breasts | Can only visualize tissue that is placed between the plates (misses certain areas on chest) | Difficulty in the detection of inflammatory breast cancer | Does not provide physiological information (shows a lump, but does not see if there is suspicious activity) | Not 100% reliable.

Thermograms - Functional/Physiological Test
Pros: Can detect inflammatory breast cancer several months before symptoms arise | Can see signs of developing cancer before it is large enough to be seen on a mammogram or ultrasound | Better at detecting aggressive/fast-growing cancers | Radiation-free | No compression or pain | Can be used at any age | Visualizes all areas of the chest | Can be used to monitor chest wall post-mastectomy | Can be used to monitor effectiveness of treatment | Risk assessment tool/predictive test | Provides breast health information - incredibly valuable for prevention efforts.
Cons: Does not detect microcalcifications or cancer cells inside a calcification | Slow-growing cancers can be missed | Does not provide structural information (does not see lumps) | In general, not covered by insurance | Not 100% reliable.

 Be smart, get educated, get regular screening!