> They also found the diagnostic procedures for breast cancer was causing the cancer. I assume you're referring to mammograms. You do get exposed to a signific

> They also found the diagnostic procedures for breast cancer was causing the cancer. I assume you're referring to mammograms. You do get exposed to a significant amount of ionizing radiation in mammography, about 0.4mSv, about 40% of the EPA's annual radiation limit for a member of the public. That's one of the very good reasons why guidance is women wait until age 45 to get annual screenings and switch to biennial at 55. At that point the rewards outweigh the risks.