NEED TO KNOW INFORMATION: Dr Oz Info (Mammogram and Dental Xrays) for WOMEN
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Subject: Per Dr. Oz:
Precautions re: Mammograms and Dental XRays/ A Useful Warning
On Wednesday, Dr. Oz had a show on the fastest growing cancer in women,
thyroid cancer. It was a very interesting program and he mentioned that
the increase could possibly be related to the use of dental x-rays and
mammograms. He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you
for your dental x-rays there is a little flap that can be lifted up and
wrapped around your neck. Many dentists don't bother to use it. Also,
there is something called a "thyroid guard" for use during mammograms.
By coincidence, I had my yearly mammogram yesterday. I felt a little
silly, but I asked about the guard and sure enough, the technician had
one in a drawer. I asked why it wasn't routinely used. Answer: "I don't
know. You have to ask for it." Well, if I hadn't seen the show, how
would I have known to ask?
Someone was nice enough to forward this to me. I hope you pass this on
to your friends and family.
