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Am i likely to get a radiation-induced cancer? ive had multiple ct-scans within 2 years. in 2020 my radiation dose was 26 msv, massive 52 msv in 2021 and already over 15 msv this year. it scares me a lot. im a 31-year-old woman?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Compared to a person who has not received any radiation, your risk is a tiny higher but negligible at this point. If CT can be replaced by US or MRI, it should be done because you are still quite young.

Answered 5/2/2022

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These imaging studies are unlikely to increase your cancer risk to any measurable level. You can reduce your risk of cancer by adopting healthy habits: Eat a mostly vegetarian diet, avoid alcohol, tobacco and street drugs, avoid excessive exposure to sun, maintain healthy weight, get HPV vaccine, exercise 30 minutes each day, drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless.

Answered 5/2/2022

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