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Does having contrast with a ct mean more radiation? i'm so scared of cancer from the radiation i received now :( i was only 21
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Worrying does not: Help. Ct scans do expose a person to radiation but also provide useful information and on balance are useful tests. There is no need to be scared as that will not change anything anyway.
Answered 12/4/2013
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