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I was wondering what are the effects of many times exposing to ct scan on chest and abdomen and pelvis? i had cancer and did so many cts?
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Generally safe: Ct scans do expose your body to some radiation, but it is tiny amounts and medically safe. That said, one should avoid doing them unless the information needed is essential for your welfare. So we try to time it no more than 2-4 times yearly. That much is acceptably safe.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Link: Like anything in life there are risks and benefits of interventions and doing nothing. See here: ct scans and radiation: how can patients limit risk? http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/08/ct-scans-radiation-patients-limit-risk.html there is an even better link/infographic, but i can't find it now.
Answered 3/12/2020
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