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mts · 12-11-2006, 10:36 AM

I read somewhere there should be a limit of chest X-Rays due to excess radiation (especially on irradiated breasts). I am getting ready for a 6 month check-up and already all these tests are required. Wouldnt a PET do the same as a chest X-Ray? I know its more expensive, but after surgeries and radiation I really don't want more beams of radiation zapping me ...

Maria (MTS)

12-11-2006, 10:36 AM	#1
mts Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 503	When are chest X-Rays too much radiation? I read somewhere there should be a limit of chest X-Rays due to excess radiation (especially on irradiated breasts). I am getting ready for a 6 month check-up and already all these tests are required. Wouldnt a PET do the same as a chest X-Ray? I know its more expensive, but after surgeries and radiation I really don't want more beams of radiation zapping me ... Maria (MTS)