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A 32-year-old female asked:

Had ct scan to check for kidney stones, and few weeks later had mri of lumbar spine.i am a woman in thirties.does this increase risk of breast cancer?

2 doctor answers7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez
Urology 11 years experience
Radiation: That amount of radiation will not increase risk of breast cancer, it can affect the fetus if you are pregnant.
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Dr. Creighton Wright
surgery 58 years experience
Always worth checking on necessity, radiation dosage, and avoid if reasonable.
Nov 25, 2013
Dr. Christian Schultheis
Hematology and Oncology 26 years experience
No: No it does not. Hope this helps.
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Last updated Nov 30, 2015

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