(NaturalNews) It's well-established that exposure to ionizing
radiation can trigger mutations and other genetic damage and
cause normal cells to become malignant. So it seems amazing how
mainstream medicine frequently dismisses the idea that medical
imaging tests from mammograms to CT scans could play much of a
role in causing breast cancer. Take this example from the web
site for Cornell University's Program on Breast Cancer and
Environmental Risk Factors: In answer to the question "Is
ionizing radiation a cause of breast cancer?", the Cornell
experts say "Yes" and note ".. female breast tissue is highly
susceptible to radiation effects." But then they pooh-pooh the
possible hazard from mammography x-rays saying the risk …"should
not be a factor in individual decisions to undergo this
procedure. The same is true for most diagnostic x-ray
procedures." If that's not confusing enough, they turn around
and state: "Nonetheless, unnecessary radiation exposures should
be avoided and continued vigilance is required