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CT scan causes cancer
Do CT scans causes or increase risks of cancer?I had seen so many articles about CT scan causing cancer is that articles are true or just political drives???
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Yes. CT scan has radiation. Above a certain limit, it can cause cancer
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just check how many scans you have undergone, for better opinion.
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avoid unnecessary scans.
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