Eliminating Unnecessary CT Scans May Lower Risk Of BC

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edited June 2014 in Clinical Trials, Research News, Podcasts, and Study Results

DRS. OZ AND ROIZEN: Eliminating unnecessary CT scans may lower risk of breast cancer

http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2012/07/drs_oz_and_roizen_eliminating.html

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  • wallycat
    wallycat Member Posts: 3,227
    edited July 2012

    and my twin, who has had at least 3 ct scans is cancer free, while I have never had a ct scan in my life...well...

    CRAP SHOOT SurprisedSealed

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  • mrsnjband
    mrsnjband Member Posts: 1,409
    edited July 2012

    I did have any CT scans until after all treatment was complete. I only had a breast MRI & a pet scan. 

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  • Thatgirl
    Thatgirl Member Posts: 276
    edited July 2012

    It doesnt say it PREVENTS breast cancer, it say's it LOWERS the risk.

    Wally,

    Is your twin sister still living? If so, are you saying she still may have a dx of cancer before she dies due to the 3 CT scans?

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  • wallycat
    wallycat Member Posts: 3,227
    edited July 2012

    Thatgirl,

    my twin is still alive and I am saying that to date, she is cancer free. Yes, she may get a cancer dx any time; clearly if statistics are correct (crap shoot), since my dx, her risk is higher....regardless of the ct scans...in theory with the scans, her risk is even higher.  I hope she never hears the dx.

    She has had a breast reduction and no cancer has been found (she had boobs as big as mine).

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