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2022-01-04 10:44:28
I had 2 chest CT scans with a gap of 4 months and an xray too during these 4 months.Can you advise if this can affect the breast tissue or any organ exposed in radiation later in life ?
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Definitely yes.... Every exposure increases the effect.... These investigation should be done only if necessary

Answered2022-01-04 15:08:13

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