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Had 1 ct scan need to have another, is it safe?
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Yes and depends: Always weigh benefit & potential change in treatment as a result of scan vs. Radiation risk of imaging. If it allows for no treatment or postpones next scan for even longer, even better.
Answered 3/29/2015
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