Dr. Chandra Shekhar
Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors)
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am 29 years old, and I am worried about bone cancer. I have had two computed tomography (CT) scans for kidney stones around my abdomen area for a total of 7 mSv. I also had a CT scan of my head. I read that radiation can cause bone cancer. Should I be worried? Is it a low dose and not to worry? There is no cancer in my family.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com. It is true that radiation may cause cancer, but that is one person among one million people. Also, there is no family history of cancer, so not to worry. Eat antioxidants and fruits, exercise daily, and make your mind positive.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
So you are saying not to worry about getting it because the chances are slim to happen? I also heard that radiation from computed tomography (CT) scans does not really cause cancer because the doses are so low, and your body naturally heals and recovers these low dosages. Is that true?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. Really, it is true that little injury by radiation is recovered by the body, and then there are no chances of cancer. Actually, cancer occurs due to a number of causes like DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) defect, gene mutation, etc., but these will lead to cancer only if the body would not able to heal these. Also, there is a hereditary effect that is absent in your family. So, do not worry. But if you are so concerned, then do a yearly cancer checkup, and if any early-stage cancer occurs, the treatment is possible. In some cases, a permanent cure is also possible. Thank you.
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