This document provides information about chest x-rays, including how to read a chest x-ray film, the common uses of chest x-rays, and the benefits and risks. It explains that a chest x-ray makes images of the heart, lungs, and bones in the chest to help diagnose conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, and lung cancer. It also outlines the basic components radiologists examine on a chest x-ray like the heart size and shape, lungs, diaphragm, and bones. While x-rays provide fast, low-cost exams, there is a small risk of cancer from radiation exposure.