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Can X-ray radiations be harmful for pregnant women?

My doctor is suspecting that I may have fractured my hand. I am also pregnant six months. I have been advised an X-ray to confirm the diagnosis. Could the X-ray radiations be...
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Is Radiation therapy safe for kids?

My son who is 9 years old has been battling liver cancer. Though the cancer is treated to a large extent the radiation therapy is still on. Will it have a long term impact on...
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Depuytren's contacture question

I have Depuytren's contracture in both of my hands. I have heard that radiation therapy can help. How does this help? Does it really help?
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Is radiology equipment really safe?

Does the safety of radiology equipment depend on preexisting conditions the person has? Is there ever a negative relationship?
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Is pregnancy possible after chemotherapy?

My sister is currently in breast cancer remission! We are all extremely happy for her, but she is still young (32) and wants to start a family with her husband. Since she had...
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Mammogram with breast implants

I had breast implants done recently. I've been told by my PCP that I need to start having mammograms done. Will my implant burst? I've heard that your breast gets really squeezed...
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What if I'm allergic to contrast?

Many years ago I had some minor itching after receiving CT contrast. Now I am considered to be allergic to the contrast. What if I need another CT? What will happen?
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If I have a shellfish allergy can I have iodine contrast?

I've heard that iodine is used in some CTs. I have a shellfish allergy. How does that work?
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MRI vs CT contrast

What is the difference in the types of contrast used in CTs vs MRIs?
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Did my dental x-rays harm my baby? (first trimester)

I went to the dentist and forgot to let them know I'm 2 months pregnant. I got routine dental x-rays done. They put the standard cover on me but nothing extra over my stomach....
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What's the earliest I can get a mammogram?

I'm 25. Both my mother and grandmother had breast cancer (both caught early in their 40s and they are both in remission). When can I start getting checked and how often? Is...
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Using radiation with prostate cancer

My uncle has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is 75 and his PSA is 7. 2. One of the treatment options he was given is radation therapy. He said something about "seeds"....
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Airport security and being pregnant

I just found out I am pregnant. Can I go through a scanner at the airport? What about the x-ray scanner?
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Does CT definitley confirm parotid mass?

I felt a lump under my ear and got an ultrasound. The report said it was a 1. 9 cm solid, hypoechoic, well circumscribed mass. My ENT felt it and said it was a parotid tumor....
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