Cancer and any other complex condition always require some
sort of imaging procedure.
Whatever is done usually involves a dosage of radiology, no matter if it’s an MRI or a CT scan. Ultimately
the big concern is the level of damage that a high dosage of radiation can lead
to. When dealing with complex conditions it’s that high level that often
exposes patients to a higher risk of developing cancer. So, what happens if you
already have a form of cancer?
The big concern with any form of cancer is the possibility
that it may re-surface for one reason or another. A concern like that only
intensifies if the patient has suffered an aggressive form of cancer. For
breast cancer patients this is a particularly major concern, given the
unpredictable nature of breast cancer. So how does a patient suffering from
breast cancer deal with something like this?
We know what needs to be done in order to fight breast
cancer successfully. A patient needs to self monitor and also have mammograms
done. Early detection is a key as is also a proper and well thought out
treatment program. When it comes to radiation concerns there seems to be a new
development that’s proving to help, low dose mammography.
The concept of low to moderate dosages of radiation has been
an issue in the world of imaging for a number of reasons. The reasons for
dosage concern read as follows:
- Image quality
- Image accuracy
- Identifying the proper form of treatment may prove more difficult
- Inaccuracies may require more repeat procedures
With these types of concerns, it’s understandable that low
dose mammography may meet some opposition. There are studies that show that the
detection rate is high amongst women in the range between 40 and 49 years of
age. While said studies also show that it’s for asymptomatic low stage tumors,
it’s promising because it means there is a hope of dealing with the radiation
issue to where it’s not as great of a concern.
There is still a long way to go in really zeroing in on
what’s right and what’s not. Ultimately there will be a positive result
provided that physicians, manufacturers and drug companies continue to research
the graduation of radiation dosage.
If you have any questions about mammography or any other
imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our dedicated team of
professionals here at Clermont Radiology is eager to answer your questions and
aid you in all your imaging needs.
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