Xrays and 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.