Radiation, Risks Are Focus of Breast Screening Studies

Two new studies appearing in Tuesday’s issue of the journal Radiology suggest more physicians should take a more measured approach when recommending diagnostic radiation exposure for women. One study found that certain nuclear-based breast imaging exams that involve injecting radioactive material into patients expose women to far higher doses of radiation than regular mammography, increasing their risk of cancer in vulnerable organs beyond the breast, like the kidneys, bladder or ovaries. The New York Times.