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Replied on 11/11/2009

By: Accuscan Health Imaging  |  Dr Wendell A. Gibby
Salt Lake City, UT

Yes the benefits far outweigh the risk. Lots of times we don't realize we have something going on until it's too late. Symptoms won't even present themselves until it past the point of being helped. Now is the time to become proactive about your health.

Replied on 11/5/2009

By: Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health  |  
Gilbert, AZ

Yes, it is. It is worth the peace of mind.

Replied on 9/24/2009

By: Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health  |  
Phoenix, AZ

Yes, many times disease or pathology in the body is asymptomatic. You are at an age where screening and preventative health is useful.

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