HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can one chest ct scan cause skin cancer later in life? should i worry about radiation induced cancer from one ct scan?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

CT and skin cancer: One ct will probably not cause skin cancer later in life. You should probably not worry about the radiation from just one ct in your lifetime. Don't forget that going out in the sun gives you exposure to radiation (and vitamin d as well!).

Dr Mandell agreed

Answered 9/16/2021

4.1k views

Thank
Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ct scan: No i would not worry about cancer from one ct scan.

Dr Niazi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/16/2021

4.1k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is there any way to get rid of radiation from CT scans? Risk if cancer. Two brain ones and a chest one in a year

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have had four x-rays for my chest, one CT of my abdomenand one bone scan. I am worried whether I have an increased chance of developing cancer from this radiation.

9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

A member asked:

Ive had 3 ct scans done in a month, one head ct , one spine ct and a ct chest angiography with contrast AND MULTIPLE CHEst X-RAYS Ive been having a lot of issue going on lately in and out the ed Im scared about my risk in cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

What is the risk that an adult who is 29yr old will get (blood/lung/skin) cancer from one chest CT scan?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

30-year-old female - 1 head CT as an adolescent, 1 neck CT recently. So scared that the radiation from these 2 scans will cause cancer. Please advise?

5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

How long does it takes to get radiation induced cancer? Should i worry after 5 to 10 years as i had on chest CT scan month ago with 4.8msv dose?
If my head CT scan radiation gonna cause a brain cancer to me i need to start worry about it after 5 years or 20 years and more after the scan?Scared
Should I do & how much radiation CT scans for one dental implant causes vs regular chest/head CT scan or one digital tooth x ray. I am curious to know
I had one chest CT with 4.8msv dose, is it too much radiation? Will it cause cancer years later? I am worried about cancer risk. Please help!
Can you get to much radiation from CT scan? Can it kill you years later from cancer? How bad is to get CT scan at the age of 30yr. I had one chest ct.

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.