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Lungs full of radiation, what dose that mean?

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Unknown!: Your statement does not make sense. Maybe you misunderstood who told you that? Best ask the Physician who stated that in the first place or get a HealthTap Consult. Wish you well.

Answered 12/9/2015

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H! I got two chest x rays twice in 6 week. s it dangerous? s there possibility that radiation in large dose to hit me in the room? And can I get cancer a month after latest chest x ray?

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What kind of imaging systems are siemens 500 MA & 450 MA with iitv? Are they CR or DR? What dose of radiation is the patient exposed to by these systems in chest xray?is it less than conventional?if yes how much is the difference in dose?

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Hello, I am 29 y.o male, I was advised to take CT Chest after chest xray. I have taken CT chest and the results were good. However I am worried about after effects of this radiation. It was done at 120kvp 70mas. What does it mean how dangerous is it?

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A member asked:

I had one chest CT with 4.8msv dose, is it too much radiation? Will it cause cancer years later? I am worried about cancer risk. Please help!

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How long does it takes to get radiation induced cancer? Should i worry after 5 to 10 years as i had on chest CT scan month ago with 4.8msv dose?

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