Re: Mammography risk

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

I'm not a medical type, and I don't "lurk," but I believe that this is
discussed extensively in NCRP Report No. 85, "Mammography - A User's
Guide."  Unfortunately, I don't have a copy, so I can't be sure.

The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.

Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com


Dan Marx wrote:

> This is for the medical types that lurk the list.  I am looking for
> information on the risk of semi-annual mammograms.  This recommendation
> for the patient is expected to be for at least 2 years, patient is
> concerned.  Is this normal if
> the medical condition warrants?  Patient is 45 years old, with positive
> biopsy for calcifications, with atypical and  pre cancerous cells. No
> cancer is noted.
>
> Thanks
>
> dan
>
> DAN L. MARX
> dmarx01@baker.edu
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