The permissible dose of radiation exposure, acting on a person during preventive examinations, should not exceed 1 mSv per year. It is important to note that mammography uses minimized doses of X-ray radiation, which cannot harm the condition of the breast tissue, even if a neoplasm was found in the patient's breast.
What is the radiation dose for mammography?
Taking into account the radiation doses received by a person during mammography, one should take into account the fact that when calculating the permissible indicators, the effect of radiation on the entire body at once is taken into account. The exposure time is also taken into account - 1 hour. Based on the fact that the radiation dose during mammography is about 0.4 mSv, and the exposure time is only a few seconds, it turns out that the procedure does not pose any danger to the patient. And, of course, do not forget that the procedure is recommended no more than once every one or two years for patients after 40 and 50 years, respectively.
Is radiation dangerous for mammography in the presence of neoplasms?
For decades, many of the world's scientists have devoted their lives to the study of radiation rays. Of course, radiation has carcinogenic activity, but this is most likely applicable in cases of very long and regular exposure. Modern equipment used in the methods of radiation diagnostics does not allow any danger to the patient. Even the presence of tumors or other neoplasms in the mammary gland is not a contraindication for mammography.
Fearing even minimized doses of radiation, the patient must remember that it is with the help of mammography that a breast disease can be detected in a timely manner and successfully cured.
