Fwd: Dr. Oz's message on Dental X-rays and Mammograms

[Benedict Kinson]

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From: Benedict Kinson <benedi...@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 11:11 AM
Subject: Dr. Oz's message on Dental X-rays and Mammograms
To: BCCM FIG <bccm...@googlegroups.com>

I thought this was worth passing on because we can never be too safe.

  Thyroid cancer

  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?

  We need to pass this on to our daughters, nieces, mothers and all our
  female friends and husbands tell your wives !! I just did, now you send
  it on to your list. Someone was nice enough to forward this to me. I hope
  you pass this on to your friends and family.

 

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