Radiation in Mammography?

Many women today are concerned about the radiation they will receive from mammograms. The radiation dose from this scan is actually quite low. We are already exposed to some radiation while living on Earth. The amount of radiation we receive from nature over a period of 3-6 months in our normal lives, or from the sun during a long flight, is equivalent to the amount of radiation we receive from a mammogram.

Yes, there are radiology exams like CT scans that emit significant radiation, but mammography is relatively harmless in this regard. Digital mammography technology uses techniques that further reduce this dose. You should definitely have your mammograms performed on state-of-the-art mammography devices. With accurate and early diagnosis, the benefits of mammography far outweigh the risks.