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Could a mammogram before 40 increase risk for breast cancer?
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Good point.: Risk of radiation induced breast cancer is probably negligible, compared to benefits of mammography. But you should undergo any test only when it is medically indicated, because every diagnostic test has its risks as well as benefits.
Answered 7/10/2014
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Radiation : Every X-ray, mammograms included, causes a very slight increased risk of radiation induced cancer. For mammo and other diagnostic studies, the benefit far outweighs the minimal risk.
Answered 7/10/2014
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