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Does xray,ct leads to cancer?

2020-09-09 07:17:08
Hi doctor does doing xray,ct scan develops the risk of cancer in our body i am scared of doing xray as I have to do of my hands  please suggest will it lead to cancer in long terms ?
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Few X-rays & CT Scans are ok if indicated

Answered2020-09-09 07:19:33

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No . X ray and CT scan will not increase risk of cancer. Doing one or two scans is not a problem

Answered2020-09-09 08:53:39

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