Expert: Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. - 12/18/2010

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QUESTION: my brain ct scan come back normal
they told me in the hospital this ct machine is the latest one with lowest Radiation
the scan take i think 3 or 4 mintues
im worry because i keep read on the net that ct scan
would give brain cancer in the future
im 24 years old

ANSWER: That risk is for just one examination like this microscopically small! Your problem is that you worry too much NOT what it is you worry about!





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QUESTION: please i promise you i will not ask again
just this question and im thankful for you and for your help
my question 6 days now after my contrast head ct done to see if there is a brain tumor
its clear
but i strat  to have like little Headache
1-do you thing that i got a brain tumor or brain cancer from that ct
so i start to have that little Headache
my doctor told me stop that that is Impossible
what do you say
is that possiple or not
this is my last question
and i hope after that i will move on with my life
im 24 like i said
im sorry for asking again

Answer
So no tumor has been seen.....! Most probably because there is NO tumor! With all your worries I would be more surprised if you did not have head aches! So those aches are probably caused by your worries and not by any tumor! Direct your questions to a psychiatrist! Good luck!





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