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Can a ct scan radiation cause cancer in future? done ct scan due to kidney stones. i am 52 male. please reply.
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Don't worry!: The risk of getting cancer from radiation exposure to one CT scan is infinitesimally small. You get exposed to more radiation by living your routine life every day. But it's good to remember that radiation dose accumulates, so the more CT scans you have over your life, the higher the risk. It's always a good idea to keep track of how many tests you are having, and to remind your doctor!
Answered 7/20/2020
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