Interesting Info from Dr. Oz Show RE: Thyroid Cancer

[Guest guest]

I had an email forwarded to me containing the following info & thought it was

important info.

a R.

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.