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Multiple ct scan can lead to cancer?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Each CT a person has: Ever so slightly increases the risk of developing cancer. In most cases, the increased risk is too small to accurately measure. Every test a person has, including cts, needs a risk to benefit evaluation. For example, if a person is suspected of having appendicitis, then the potential risk of future cancer from the ct (very, very, very small!), is easily outweighed by the risk from appendicitis.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Please see: Radiologyinfo.Org for good info about risks from radiologic imaging. Section called radiation dose.

Answered 1/1/2014

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Thanks for asking!: Yes increase xrays exposure can increase risk of cancer.

Answered 9/12/2013

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