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See x-ray. x radiation Patient discussion about x radiation. Q. Is an X- Ray dangerous to my fetus? I fell down while I am pregnant and was sent to the ER. I was given an x- ray there, is the radiation dangerous to my fetus? A. As far as I know one x-ray cannot harm your fetus since there is not enough radiation there to harm it. If you are worried consult a Doctor. Q. I know that mammogram is required for diagnosis but aren’t they harmful as they use x-rays? My daughter is suspecting her lump on her right breast to be a breast cancer. Though she is not pretty sure but she has her experience of this as one of her friend had breast surgery last year. I know that mammogram is required for diagnosis but aren’t they harmful as they use x-rays? A. The x-rays used are of low dose which only facilitates the diagnosis of breast cancer but they do not harm any tissues. I know that x-rays can be the cause for cancer if given in high dose. This dose is low and harmless to humans. Read more or ask a question about x radiationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnJH1OlMgr8&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/vy2kl%5EeOWEtc_nurse_sandy_interview_1_breast_cancer?q=mammogram&feature=player_embedded Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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