Interesting Info about your thyroid & X rays. (Dr. Oz)

Thank you Meg for sending this!  

My own cardiologist told me that radiation causes thyroid dysfunction. He  had radiation therapy and had to have his thyroid removed...there seems to be a legitimate link.THIS IS PRETTY SERIOUS STUFF!!

On Wednesday, Dr. Oz had a show on the fastest growing cancer in women,thyroid cancer. It was a very interesting program and he mentioned that the increase could possibly be related to the use of dental x-rays and mammograms. He demonstrated that on the apron the dentist puts on you for your dental x-rays there is a little flap that can be lifted up and wrapped around your neck. Many dentists don't bother to use it. Also, there is something called a "thyroid guard" for use during mammograms. 

By coincidence, I had my yearly mammogram yesterday. I felt a little silly,
but I asked about the guard and sure enough, the technician had one in a
drawer. I asked why it wasn't routinely used. Answer: "I don't know. You
have to ask for it." Well, if I hadn't seen the show, how would I have known
to ask? 
http://www.drozfans.com/dr-ozs-advice/dr-oz-medical-imaging-history-chart-dental-x-ray-thyroid-guard/