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A member asked:

I had 2 reg. chest xrays a month before a head ct i had no idea of brain cancer risk! i'm terrified now:.( i mean its my brain i'm only 24.

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Dr. Atif Haque answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Low risk: Your risk of getting brain cancer from these studies is pretty small. I wouldn't sweat it.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Xray dangers: The danger of brain cancer from chest xrays and a ct scan is very, very low. Try to stop worrying so much. Take good care of yourself. I hope your tests are all normal.

Dr MacArthur agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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