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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?

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguezanswered

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 commented

surgery 58 years experience

Always worth checking on necessity, radiation dosage, and avoid if reasonable.

Nov 25, 2013

Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered

Hematology and Oncology 26 years experience

No: No it does not. Hope this helps.

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