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MRI /Ct scan

elizabethgd
elizabethgd CSN Member Posts: 145
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I have been reading about the dangers of scans. I was dx in April 2009, and have had all the standard procedures related to CRC -- rectal tumor removed/j pouch etc. I was reconnected about 2 months ago. I was wondering what your opinions are regarding CT scans versus MRI.
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,752 Member
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    Scans
    Well I'm not real sure but having them so often can be dangerous because the CT scan emits a dangerous amount of radiation. My oncologist always ordered CT with Chest/Ab/Pelvic but now only does Ab/Pelvic and chest x-ray. She did say they were concerned about the level of radiation and is trying to cut back on this. Over exposure to radiation can cause cancer too. Hopefully John23 will chime in, he is very good at these types of questions.

    Kim
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