I don’t watch a lot of TV. Really, it’s a waste of my time, and I don’t feel the need to be entertained all that much. Oh, it’s not that I don’t enjoy myself. I do. But I guess my tastes just go generally away from the boob tube.
However, one of the programs I watch regularly is Dr. Oz, which provides a great many tips on general health.
A month ago, for instance, 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 uses of dental x-rays and mammograms.
Dr. Oz 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. 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? Let's keep our guard up, shall we?
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