 |
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
|
|
|
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
|
| Home | HealthTopics | Health Centers | Reference Library | Research |
 Join us on Facebook
|
Share on Facebook | Tweet |
|
Breast Cancer |
Radiation from mammograms11/24/2009 |
Hello - I`m a 33 yr old woman, with no breast cancer history in my family, but i do have lumpy, painful, fibrous breasts. As a result - i have had 2 mammograms in my past (one film and one digital - at age 31 and 32) in addition to numerous ultrasounds. Do i need to be worry about this radiation exposure?? I was certainly younger than 40...but it isn`t like i`m getting them every year. Is the radiation concern "cumulative" for those under 40...meaning that if you start earlier...you will have more over your lifetime increasing your radiation exposure? The new guidelines also instilled additional fear as well :) Thank you!
There is very little risk from mammograms, and when indicated by findings your exam you should continue to have them done at your current age, then annually after 40. I would request digital mammograms, because they are a more sensitive test at your age.
|
Paula Silverman, MD Associate Professor of Medicine School of Medicine Case Western Reserve University |
|
|
Please note: only your personal physician or other health professional you consult can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from any of these databases may apply to you. Neither University of Cincinnati (NetWellness) nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages arising out of access to or use of this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. (More) 
|