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Do cat scans and x-rays cause cancer or increase your chances of getting cancer in the future? ive had 5ct scans and 5xrays. will i get cancer later?
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Not necessarily: While any exposure to ionizing radiation, that includes x-rays, increases the risk of cancer, it has to be balanced against the benefit of such studies. The amount of exposure to x-rays you described would cause an imperceptible increase in risk.
Answered 5/6/2019
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