My wife's Bible study teacher sent this to her class. It appear worth repeating to all you ladies and you guys who belong to a lady can pass it on to them.
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.


Sharon M. C***e
Patient Access Rep.II
Admitting