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I have had 7 ct scans total in my life. starting in my 20s and am now 34. i had 2 abdomen/pelvic cts with contrast and 5 head cts. i was never told these tests had radiation. am i at a big increase in getting cancer or leukemia?
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The increase in risk, if any, is not measurable. You can reduce your risk of cancer by adopting healthy habits: Eat a mostly vegetarian diet, avoid alcohol, tobacco and street drugs, avoid excessive to sun, get HPV vaccine, exercise 30 minutes each day, drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless. Wish you good health!
Answered 6/24/2021
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Probability is very low . I would recommend you check your Kidney Functions ( BUN, Creatinine and GFR ) . Whenever you are going to get a Contrast use extra hydration.
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