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Regarding CECT scan radiation

2023-10-31 14:33:09
I have gone through 1 Plain CT Scan Abdomen following with Another 1 CECT Scan Abdomen with Normal report... Now I am Worried about Radiation from I got from these CT scan... Is it potential risk for cancer from these CT scan
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The amount of radiation received from CT or CECT is very low that the risk of developing cancer is very minimal. Modern equipments are quite safe. One has to weigh the risk vs a benefit and ability to diagnose a disease using CT  is much more.

Answered2023-11-01 05:16:39

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