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I had 2 head ct scans in 3 months and 4 x rays. one for suspected stroke (negative) and one for concussion. i am 28 year old female? scan cancer risk?

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Exposure : You should discuss radiation exposure with any doctor ordering CT, X-ray, nuclear medicine or other radiation exposure tests. There is a cumulative effect and these tests should be done only when the need for the information justifies the exposure.

Answered 2/6/2018

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