Can an Airport Scanner Detect a Tumor or Medical Issue?

The Doctors field a viewer question who asks if an airport security scanner is able to detect a medical issue like a tumor.
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[@Alex-um3wf]

Omg every time I’ve gone through airport security in the past few years something shows up in the same spot I prob need to get it checked!

[@ringdingersworldwide741]

I used to always wonder why they always had to pat down my left shoulder and turns out I have a lipoma lol but nothing to worry about

[@palmeridavidj]

Yup, 3 days ago at BWI for me. I was so angry, Going through with my teenage daughter who tried not to watch me get fully Fisked. Oh, I was about to blow a gasket but logic prevailed as I just wanted to get us home and get detained. The fears later I wondered if it could be something. Medical. Turns out it's a possibility.

[@joemandrick6477]

Question: If the TSA scanners are being paid for with tax payer dollars shouldn't we be entitled to request these scans to be included in our medical record? Seems like this would be very useful to document one's health over time. CT scans already cost insane $$$ in this country why not allow our doctors access to these scans if requested? Appears to be a complete waste of useful information if it's just "deleted".

[@tiffanyrae3486]

This just happened to me right now I’m literally at the airport and I have mpnst and I have tumors and Seattle didn’t listen and embarrassed me in front of every

[@rentropy6199]

First. Also, horrifying!

[@Susieq26754]

We all are getting poisoned with this stupid crap.

[@Elliot_weeks]

wow I’m so early yayz