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Is the positron emission tomography scan a risky thing to do?
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No: It' just a diagnostic dose of radiation, like having a ct scan. (if someone thinks you need a pet scan which is a specialized test and expensive) it's probably safer for you to have it than to go without it.).
Answered 2/9/2017
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