tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7645037.post5144585753068676712..comments2023-03-28T00:39:55.427-07:00Comments on Pharos Review: Hype Over Risk of CTigmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11376800741776945590noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7645037.post-35668515458920908382009-08-10T05:11:06.622-07:002009-08-10T05:11:06.622-07:00But if you continue reading that section of the BE...But if you continue reading that section of the BEIR report it goes on to describe significant increases in Breast Cancer among this population in proportion to x-ray dose..<br />I"m among those struggling with the hupe of the cancer risk for x-rays in general and CT in particular. There is little question that at high dose it is bad for you..what happens at low dose is still unanswered.Reubenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03357051998274600036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7645037.post-12273542261725479772009-07-05T18:27:18.746-07:002009-07-05T18:27:18.746-07:00@Mike:
Thanks for the link to that great site. T...@Mike: <br />Thanks for the link to that great site. The risk calculator really helps put one's risk in perspective, and is based on the best available evidence. Glad you linked to it.igmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376800741776945590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7645037.post-1306476882480856062009-04-03T08:16:00.000-07:002009-04-03T08:16:00.000-07:00I agree completely. Many news reports make this i...I agree completely. Many news reports make this issue more inflammatory than it needs to be. Having an xray or CT is all about weighting the risks and benefits. Usually the potential benefits greatly outweigh the risks. If you are still worried and want to calculate your risk, you can at <A HREF="http://www.xrayrisk.com" REL="nofollow"> www.xrayrisk.com</A>.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943803764520016968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7645037.post-43925522238422899462009-04-03T07:25:00.000-07:002009-04-03T07:25:00.000-07:00That's a great analysis, and very refreshing. Than...That's a great analysis, and very refreshing. Thanks for going back to the data and summarizing it clearly.klcnoreply@blogger.com