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Is it ever that a ct scan causes brain cancer years late if it done at young age?
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Almost nonexistent: One CAT scan of brain does not have enough radiation to cause any harm, and even several over time would be benign. Why do you think of a brain cancer? Would a Concierge visit help??
Answered 5/3/2016
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No, there: is no scientific evidence to support the notion that the amount of radiation from one CT would cause a cancer.
Answered 5/4/2016
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