[ExTexasRedhead]

What are the cancer risks of these scanners for frequent travelers? Do the morons even know??

[jazminerose]

Zero. It doesn’t use xrays.

[mad_as_he$$]

The cancer risk is real and grave. The radiation is on for extended times. IF you have had many x-rays etc in your life opt out of being scanned.

[Vor Lady]

According to a thread from the other day, they do increase the risk for cancer especially skin cancers. Of course, they are down playing it.

[catnipman]

"What are the cancer risks of these scanners for frequent travelers? Do the morons even know??"

Two different technologies are used: x-ray "backscatter" and extremely high frequency radio bands (so-called millimeter technology):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millimeter_wave_scanner

There's no actual evidence that these are safe. No long-term animal studies, with higher doses, etc.

In my opinion, only the sheeple allow themselves to be herded through these things, sort of like cattle being driven through a trough full of insecticide to rid them of ticks. I know lots of smart people who refuse to go through them. I certainly won't.