Prevent Thyroid Cancer

Thought this is interesting information most of us are not aware of...

On Wed. 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 mammo 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 dunno, they have to ask." Well, if I hadn't seen the

show, how would I have known to ask???