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Hello sir, does one CT scan cause cancer
Hello sir, does one CT scan cause cancer? I have read some people got blood cancer after one CT scan... How much time it take to get cancer after ct scan???
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A definite no. The exposure of the radiation is 0.1mV which is minimal. Repeated exposure and long term basis can potentially expose you to cancer but also a rare side effect, usually seen in extremes of ages.
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1 CT scan exposure of whole body is equivalent to 100 Chest X-rays if you compare the amount of X-ray exposure you are getting.
Usually 1 CT scan per year is recommended as the cumulative exposure is very high.
Répétitive exposure can certainly put you at risk for getting cancer so it is not advised to do it repeatedly.
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Avoid CT scan unless recommended and warranted for as an indication
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As per data , there is very highly unlikely that with one Ct Scan some one gets cancer. Secondly the cumulative effect of the radiation that means from different scans or multiple scans can lead to cancer in long time not immediately after Ct Scan.
But in scenario where someone exposed to lot of radiation before can have cancer after one CT scan.
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Patient always remember that most of the cancer always give some indication so always stay alert and anything that makes you feel away from good health go and meet your doctor, and if I am your doctor then plse consult me
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Try to avoid having multiple Ct or xray in a year
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