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I have had a lot of xrays and cat scans, what is my risk of cancer?
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Not worth worries: There is minisicule, if any risk from medical use of diagnostic x-rays. So you should not be too concerned. Yet you should avoid anymore x-rays if they can be avoided. Discuss the risk and benefit with your doctor.
Answered 1/28/2014
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