Do Mammograms Cause Cancer? Debunking the Claims

🎯 Reality Check: Unfounded 🗑️

📝 Why: There’s no strong evidence that having regular mammograms causes breast cancer. Mammograms use low-dose X-rays, and while all radiation carries some risk, the NHS states: “The benefits of mammography in detecting cancer early and saving lives far outweigh the very small risk from exposure to radiation.” The American Cancer Society also says, “The amount of radiation from a mammogram is very small and is less than what a person would get from natural background radiation over a few months.” Studies (including a major review in The Lancet 2012 – the Marmot Review) confirm mammogram benefits far outweigh any tiny risk.

🔗 Source: - NHS, “Mammogram”, NHS.UK - American Cancer Society, “Mammograms - Questions and Answers” - The Lancet, “The benefits and harms of breast cancer screening: an independent review” (Marmot Review, 2012)