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.
Soeur Shirin Cannon
Sister Shirin Cannon
