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I'm trying to understand how much radiation a ct scan has. i've had two, but no more. can it be average per say to have two and still be ok?fearcancer
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Do not worry: While CT scans do expose a person to radiation, the information gained is usually worth the slight risk. There are many things you can do to safeguard your health, e.g., maintain healthy weight, exercise at least 150 minutes/week, take HPV vaccine, avoid excessive sun/UV exposure, no tobacco or alcohol.
Answered 3/12/2020
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