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Pain in upper abdomen. goes into my chest. ct scan done sept 7 of abdomen normal. worried about cancer still. if ct scan came back normal, am i ok?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: The ct scan is very sensitive. Believe the results.

Dr Novick agreed

Answered 12/21/2020

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Dr. Alfred Parkhill Hand answered

Yes: At your age the chance of cancer with a negative ct scan is extremely low. Not impossible, but very, very unlikely. Relax. The stress of worrying may be harmful to your health.

Answered 5/19/2017

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A member asked:

Pain in upper abdomen. goes into my chest. ct scan done sept 7 of abdomen normal. worried about cancer still. if ct scan came back normal, am i ok?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Novick agreed

Dr. Alfred Parkhill Hand answered

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