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A member asked:
I had a ct scan and after realized it can cause cancer from the radiation. will i get cancer from the ct scan?
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No way, a modern one-time CT scan is going to cause cancer. Please discuss these concerns with both your doctor and the radiologist.
Answered 5/25/2021
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A CT scan will not meaningfully raise your risk for cancer over your background risk from heredity and environmental issues. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Answered 5/25/2021
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