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A 76-year-old female asked:

I have a question about radiation i received 1995 age 52 from thallium cardiac stress test. i am now 76 24 years later am i still at risk for cancer from that and 2nd part. no more radiation until 2015 in my 70's ?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
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Pathology 51 years experience
Not measurable: Any increase in risk of cancer over your baseline risk is not measurable from the data you provided. Quit worrying about it and go about your life. Wish you good health!
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