Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 26 year old female. I am worried after reading about the effects of radiation from a CT scan. I had two separate scans within a month. Both the scans were for the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. The doctors were looking for a potential lymphoma, but nothing conclusive was found. I am worried about the future cancer risk. Please help.
Hi,
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This kind of exposure to CT scan is not harmful, though you must avoid as much as possible. A continuous, long-term exposure daily may cause harmful radiation hazards and ill health.
So, do not worry about the exposure. This very minimal exposure does not pose any future cancer risk.
Consult a radiologist online to know about the risk levels of radiation exposure.
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Answered byDr. Sugandh Garg
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