>From my X-Ray Tech Friend Andrea:
"That is really interesting...the kind of digital sensor Dan is talking about
is called CR (computed radiography) We have had it at the hospital for the last
5-6 years. We haven't had "film" in a while.
As far as the radiation being low....I would still have a lead apron on,
regardless of what ever kind of x-rays there are. We were taught that there is
really no safe radiation. The doctors has to weigh the option of will the
testing (x-rays) beneficial enough for diagnosing and treating you, as to the
exposure you may receive by having xrays done.
Some people doesn't realize that they are exposed to more radiation by
everyday things than what the exposure they receive in an actual diagnostic
test...ie..the sunbather that is laying out everyday....
As far as the thyroid being affected by radiation..yes it is important to
protect it, by all means, but also people don't realize that the corneas (eyes)
are the most radiation sensitive part of our bodies.
I am sorry to hear about Dianne's father, but the preliminary chest xray that
was done for his prostate cancer may have been a life saver for him. It
sounded like it was a very aggressive cancer that was in his lung. Once the
cancer gets into the lymph nodes, well that is when it starts to metastasize
into other organs in the body. It sounds like they had to do a very radical
radiation treatment for his cancer. I am glad they caught it in time."
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