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A member asked:
So scared i'm going to get cancer, esp. breast ca from 2 ct scans in a month. 1 abd/pelvis and 1 ct pulmonary angiogram to rule out pe? 32 female.
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It's ok: Two ct scans in any period of time is well within safe limits of radiation exposure. Remember however, the effects don't diminish over time, so in the future, if you need an imaging study, ask if there's an alternative to something with radiation, or a technique to limit the dose. Hope this helps!
Answered 3/12/2020
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