Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Diagnostic imaging and cancer, how do i overcome my fear of ct scans giving cancer later?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It’s a real fear! : At age 29, unless you already have a diagnosis of cancer, you should not be getting frequent CT scans. Every CT scan does expose you to radiation, and the total dose of radiation adds up to increased cancer risk over time. So you want to be sure to only have CT scans when you really need them. A single CT scan will not cause cancer. Go to www.xrayrisk.com for an estimate of your risk.
Answered 4/30/2020
80 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the chances an ultrasound, Mri/mrcp, ercp, and ct scans or imaging miss advanced liver cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Giving a CT scan to look at the brain, but how long do the symptoms of brain cancer/tumor last, and how long does it take to diagnose?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have a fear of getting lukemia or lung cancer from one chest CT scan which i had one month ago. Is it dangerous to have CT scan? Can i get cancer ?
I have 1 larger tonsil, but no other symptoms. ENT said not to worry, gave me antibiotic with possible cat scan, but I fear tonsil cancer. Get 2nd op?
Since my mom's death from brain cancer 5 yrs ago, have become fearful/preoccupied w/health. Normal reaction? How do I overcome my fears/preoccupation?
Im a teenager and suffers from health anxiety and always fear about cancer, especially brain tumours and leukemia, and how do I overcome this fear?
How can I get over my fear of brain cancer? I'm just so scared and not wanting to try or pursue anything in life bc i don't think it will even matter
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
