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Is ct scan cause cancer
I had done 3chest plain xray and one ear xray and after two month one ct scan of brain now I am worried can it lead to cancer
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Any diagnostic procedure follows one basic principle i.e. benefit outweighs risk..
Any radiation increases the risk of cancer..but diagnostic radiation is used at very low doses usually..
Follow a healthy life style and have a diet rich in antioxidants and greens..avoid pollution smoke and alcohol
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