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I had a 3d mammogram recently and they asked for an additional 9 xrays of compression on my right breast due to asymmetry. they want me to go back again for more xrays on my right breast in six months? should i be worried? too much radiation?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Risk vs benefit: Your concern about radiation is understandable, but generally the diagnostic tests have more benefit than risk. Wish you good health!

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/12/2020

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A member asked:

I had a 3d mammogram recently and they asked for an additional 9 xrays of compression on my right breast due to asymmetry. they want me to go back again for more xrays on my right breast in six months? should i be worried? too much radiation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

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