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A member asked:
Ive had 2 ct scans and 3 x-rays im very concerned this will cause cancer scans were 4 years apart plus ive had 5 mammograms very scared about radiation exposure ?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Sounds ok...: It is very unlikely that a patient develops cancer from just having 2 or 3 CT scans. Life in the modern world causes cancer (and of course there was cancer before modern times), but having 2-3 CT scans will make no noticeable difference when compared to everything else we face in life. In California, we have "useless" signs posted everywhere, warning about cancer-causing substances.
Answered 12/14/2019
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Agree with Dr. K: To reduce your risk of cancer, adopt a healthy life style. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV vaccine
Answered 12/15/2019
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I have had 2 ct scans with contrast 2 X-ray exams plus yearly mammograms since 40 years old Im now 51 plus some dental exams. too much radiation?
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