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    Tell me about radiation exposure when getting an X-ray or CT scan

    Posted by John Holden on Mon, Oct 12, 2009
      
      
      
      
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    radiology radiation ct scan xrayRadiology tests are frequently used to detect and monitor many diseases.  Many patients have questions about the effects of radiation received from Radiology tests. CT scans, X-ray, PET scans, Mammograms, DEXA scans, and Fluoroscopy exams (like a barium swallow) all use radiation to help generate images of the body's internal organs. CT scan use has rapidly accelerated over the last few years and patients should be informed about the potential effects of medical radiation.
     
    Below is a short video featuring Dr. Kenneth Chin who is a Radiologist. He answers many of common questions about medical radiation. The questions (in order) are listed below for your reference. You can also keep track and understand more about radiation by using the iphone Radiation Passport application.
     
    • What are some radiology or radiation myths?
    • Can I get cancer from an X-ray?
    • If a woman finds a lump in her breast, does that mean she has breast cancer?
    • Is all radiation dangerous?
    • Will receiving radiation cause me to be radioactive?
    • Will I become sterile if I get an X-ray?



    Diagnostic Radiology: Radiation

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    Cool - great information, thank you.

    posted @ Wednesday, November 18, 2009 12:05 AM by Jean

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