I've had two CT scans and four chest X-rays in just over a month. I'm really worried about whether this could be harmful. Could having that many scans increase my risk of cancer?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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3+ Yrs

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chances are less

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've got this chest X-ray and I'm really curious about what it shows. Is there something wrong, and should I be worried about anything serious?

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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I'm wondering if it's safe for my 16-year-old daughter to get a chest x-ray. I know she's been advised to have one, but I'm concerned about how appropriate it is for her age. Should we be worried about any risks or try to avoid the x-ray altogether?

if compulsory then you can take

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