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I had 3 cat scan one in oct & one in nov & one in dec is that bad or high risk for cancer the 3 scans where of the brain/head?
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No risk: There is no evidence to suggest that 3 ct scans carry any risk for cancer whatsoever.
Answered 7/30/2017
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Don't worry: While there is growing evidence in the radiology world that radiation from frequent ct scans can cause a very slight increase in certain cancer risk over a lifetime, this risk is very low. In general, the benefits outweigh these risks in most cases. 3 head cts at your age would be quite low risk. Lately we are trying harder to avoid unnecessary tests.
Answered 7/30/2017
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