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Ive had 3 ct scans done in a month, one head ct , one spine ct and a ct chest angiography with contrast and multiple chest x-rays ive been having a lot of issue going on lately in and out the ed im scared about my risk in cancer?

Q: ive had 3 ct scans done in a month, one head ct , one spine ct and a ct chest angiography with contrast and multiple chest x-rays ive been having a lot of issue going on lately in and out the ed im scared about my risk in cancer?

: I agree that you've had a lot of xray exposure. Advise future physicians of this.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I agree that you've had a lot of xray exposure. Advise future physicians of this.

Answered 11/9/2022

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A member asked:

Ive had 3 ct scans done in a month, one head ct , one spine ct and a ct chest angiography with contrast and multiple chest x-rays ive been having a lot of issue going on lately in and out the ed im scared about my risk in cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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