Is there a need to keep my one-year-old HRCT chest scan films if they're normal? I'm wondering if storing them serves any purpose, or can I just get rid of them? I'm worried about clutter but also don't want to toss anything important for my future health. Do these old scans have any benefit for reference or upcoming doctor visits, or are they just unnecessary to keep?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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