Stress due to CT scan

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I had 2 HRCT chest in last 1.5 years and fortunately they came out normal but everyone says these can cause cancer later in life. How true is this . I get stressed when I think about this.

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Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist 47 yrs exp Lucknow Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. S K Wadhwa

Gynecologist 47 yrs exp Lucknow

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So many pollutants can cause cancer. Most of them are floating in the atmosphere. What all are you going to avoid ? Secondly the risk of cancer increases only by 3 per million in case you have exposure to HRCT. Your risk of cancer increases manifold just by living in a polluted city.