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A member asked:
I had 2 ct scans and 5 x-rays in past 2 years. all ok. no more. scared of diagnostic radiation. am i for sure going to get cancer compared to others?
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No: With 2 CT scans and 5 x-rays in 2 years, you have had significant radiation exposure. it is unlikely that you have significantly increased your likelihood of getting a cancer in the future with that small amount of exposure. However, your concern is based on fact as excessive radiation exposure can increase cancer risk. Yor are 23 and should not continue that pattern of radiation exposure.
Answered 7/10/2015
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