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At what point are the risks associated with lung cancer screening relevant? during the ct scan or only if step are taken after?
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Unclear question: Chest CT may increase the risk of cancer about as much as it would happen by spending an hour in the sun. You can reduce you risk of cancer by having a healthy diet (For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/) exercise at least 150 minutes/week, drink enough water so that your urine is mostly colorless, get HPV vaccine, avoid alcohol, tobacco and any street drugs.
Answered 3/25/2022
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