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Would 15 plus ct scans over the years for different chronic health reasons cause a reason to be concerned about developing thyroid cancer because of those scans?

Q: would 15 plus ct scans over the years for different chronic health reasons cause a reason to be concerned about developing thyroid cancer because of those scans?

: This is a very reasonable question particularly if thyroid disease runs in your family. Fifteen CT scans is a lot, and clearly you have had some medical issues. Ask your doctor. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7050152/#:~:text=Exposure%20to%20medical%20radiation%20from,in%20women%20than%20in%20men.

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This is a very reasonable question particularly if thyroid disease runs in your family. Fifteen CT scans is a lot, and clearly you have had some medical issues. Ask your doctor. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7050152/#:~:text=Exposure%20to%20medical%20radiation%20from,in%20women%20than%20in%20men.

Answered 4/12/2023

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A member asked:

Would 15 plus ct scans over the years for different chronic health reasons cause a reason to be concerned about developing thyroid cancer because of those scans?

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