I have heard that they can cause more cancer than they actually prevent. Is this true?
2006-07-07 09:43:21 · 8 answers · asked by lachicadecafe 4 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I've had a base-line mammogram, and when the time comes, I plan to go for a new reading, but I was just wondering if "the rumors are true" about them being dangerous. Thank you.
2006-07-07 10:11:50 · update #1
For most women and in general, no, mammograms are not dangerous. They are our best early detection devices for breast cancer. Please please please get your annual mammograms starting at age 40 (or sooner, if your doctor thinks it's wise.)
Having said that, some people (usually with a family history of breast cancer) have a gene that some doctors believe triggers cancer cells with the radiation used in mammography. This is extremely rare, and unless you have been explicitly told by a specialist that you fall into this category, you really have nothing to worry about when it comes to your mammogram.
2006-07-07 10:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-10 06:04:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it isn't mostly what you hear is fear of it so many woman don't get it. but in reality having mammograms can save your life. you can have cancer or lumps and other problems and never know it at all. and since breast cancer is on the rise i think every woman should have one done when they can.
2006-07-07 09:50:23 · answer #3 · answered by short.lil_momma 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not know for sure but I heard somthing about how mammograms are not good for Some women to have and other women it is alright...
2006-07-07 09:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by Pooks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are over 45 and and even if you don't have a family history of cancer - go for it.
Mamograms are made to detect cancer not cause them.
2006-07-07 10:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No breast cancer is dangerous. It is painful but it can save a life.
Good luck!!!
2006-07-07 10:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by slickkittykattwhopurs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They expose your breasts to harmful radiation. The recovery rate from breast cancer is relatively unchanged over the past 50 years. More medical hooey designed to make money. Profit over health.
2015-12-30 13:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Steven B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they can save your life.
2006-07-07 10:02:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋