Some Americans have expressed concern, due to an erroneous media report, that the small amount of radiation a patient receives from a mammogram may significantly increase the likelihood of developing thyroid cancer. This concern simply is not supported in scientific literature. The radiation dose to the thyroid from a mammogram is extremely low. The thyroid is not exposed to the direct X-ray beam used to image the breast and receives only a tiny amount of scattered X-rays (less than 0.005 milligray). This is equivalent to only 30 minutes of natural background radiation received by all Americans from natural sources. For annual screening mammography from ages 40-80, the cancer risk from this tiny amount of radiation scattered to the thyroid is incredibly small (less than 1 in 17.1 million women screened). This minute risk should be balanced with the fact that thyroid shield usage could interfere with optimal positioning and could result in artifacts - shadows that might appear on the mammography image. Both of these factors could reduce the quality of the image and interfere with diagnosis. Therefore, use of a thyroid shield during mammography is not recommended. Patients are urged not to put off or forego necessary breast imaging care based on this erroneous media report. For more information on this issue, please see Summary of Thyroid Cancer Risks Due to Mammography by R. Edward Hendrick, PhD, FACR. For more information on why you should start annual mammograms at 40 years of age, please visit www.MammographySavesLives.org.

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Thanks to everyone who came out to visit Quakerbridge Radiology on June 4, 2011. It was an exciting event. ....................................................................... Local Blood Drive and, Fundraiser for Fox Chase Cancer Center! No need to give blood to attend, but you could save 3 lives with only 1 pint! 10-2 come out and enjoy meeting local businesses and getting free health screenings and free chair massages, and lots of other goodies. You have the option to donate blood, but you don't have to, just come out and attend the fun! We would love to see you all come out! Visit Quakerbridge Radiology and learn more about Digital Mammography and other imaging needs. Representatives will be there to answer your questions.

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Keeping up with medical documentation from several doctors at times can seem like a lot to handle. To help manage your child’s medical imaging history we offer a medical imaging record keeper. Available in two sizes. Visit our Forms Section on our website to download.

With our experience in mammography Quakerbridge Radiology has been the leader in the community and the first to bring you results while you wait We understand the anxiety associated with mammograms. That's why several years ago we offered same day mammography results to all of our patients. "Results while you wait" program is here for you. In addition, if the doctor writes on the script “Additional Views and/or Breast Ultrasound we can convert the screening mammogram into a diagnostic. No more waiting and the best news is you know your results the same day

Blood Drive! FREE Health screenings by Hamilton Township health department nurses. FREE chair massage. Chance Drawings. Meet local businesses. Visit QUAKERBRIDGE RADIOLOGY table for informative information. Sponsored by Ancient Arts Healing Center. COME VISIT US: SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2011 - 10:00AM TO 2:00PM - 3535 QUAKERBRIDGE ROAD. TO SIGN-UP FOR BLOOD DRIVE CALL TAMARA AT 609-586-7700. EVERY DONOR WILL RECIEVE A T-SHIRT.

The 5th Annual Women's Head to Toe Expo held on May 7, 2011 was a success. So many great women came to visit Quakerbridge Radiology to learn about our Digital Mammography Program and how they can get the results before they walk out the door. In addition, the excitement about our Bone Density Scanner with Vertebral Fracture Assessment Capability. To learn more about VFA click the Head to Toe link.

Congratulations to Chris Cox of Lawrenceville, NJ for winning a $50.00 Gift Card courtesy of Quakerbridge Radiology Associates. We appreciate everyone who responded to our Marketing Survey.

See Into the Future of Your Bone Health with the FRAX Diagnostic Tool Offered First at Quakerbridge Radiology

Open to People with Diabete and Health Care Professionals. Friday, April 8, 2011 from 4:30PM to 8:00PM. Quakerbridge Radiology will be promoting our DEXA with Vertebral Fracture Assessment and FRAX. Venue: New Jersey Hospital Association Conference and Event Center.

Quakerbridge is pleased to announce that we now accept AmeriChoice insurance beginning January 1, 2011!

Quakerbridge Radiology Associates in Mercerville, NJ has been designated a Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology which has recently been awarded a three-year term of re-accreditation in Breast MRI as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI of the breast offers valuable information about many breast conditions that may not be obtained by other imaging modalities, such as mammography or ultrasound