Worried about cancer. dr. recommended an abdomen pelvis ct scan with contrast because of lower right pain that came up clean. it was a 10msv dose. is 10msv a lot and should i be worried? thanks

Not to worry: While we hate to order ct's mainly because of the radiation, one ct should not effect any risk of cancer for you now or in the future. To put it in perspective, over the course of a year, you'll get that much radiation exposure anyway and there's not risk from that.

Risk VS Benefit: Yes all diagnostic x rays will give small amount of radiation , is always a concern , on you it is a indicated procedure , not that much risk , if you are a frequent flyer , you will be exposed more than 10m sv , we are exposed unknowingly to so many types of ionizing radiations speak to your doctor.

10 mSv is typical: You received the typical dose for an abdomen/pelvis ct. Your chance of developing cancer increased by 0.07% from your background lifetime risk. See http://www.Xrayrisk.Com.