Radiation Risks Of CT Scans Need To Be Taught To Patientsby
Ed H.Radiation is emitted in various forms. Recently, CT scanradiation has preoccupied (or “absorbed... radiation. Ionizing radiation may break molecules into pieces, creating ionic free radicals...
CT scans and radiation exposureby
Dr. William D.
, for instance, a CT heart scan (not angiography) at a modest radiation cost.
Detail on radiation...
The NY Times ran an article called
With Rise in Radiation Exposure, Experts Urge...
CT scanradiation and cancer risk controversy continuesby
Dr. John Z.
calling for an open discussion of the facts about radiation hazards from computed tomography scanning (CT scans) in light of recent public concerns and news reports about radiation dose.
Medical physicists...
"Heart scans" are not always heart scansby
Dr. William D.
Beware of the media reports now being issued that warn that "CT heart scans" pose a risk for cancer.
One report can be viewed at
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20070717/ct-heart-scan-radiation...
tests to be done
I have finished with chemo and radiation after a mastectomy - what scans and/or tests should be done??
Lolocrap
IS BONE SCAN ACCURATE?
I am 6 months out from radiation and I had a bone scan and x-rays which came back positive for cancer in the 11 rib. Blood test says the markers are fine and it shows no breast cancer cells. The bone scan was compared with the one I had a year ago. Do I need a pet scan? Is the bone scan right?
catfishcrap
CT scan or MRI-- which is better to evaluate lymphoma?
Dear Dr. Dezube, I would like to know which one of the 2 procedures (CT scan or MRI... in the abdominal area, giving the fact that CT poses a higher risk due to the high ionizing radiation? What other risks does a MRI scan carry (except for the metal or heart implants) ? Also, is it possible for a lymph...crap
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 10/10. I had a radical rt masectomy 11/10. I have no med ins. an
I have made serious nutritional changes and have increased the alkaline in my system. Also taking supplements to better oxygenate my blood. CT scan is clear, labs are good, I feel GREAT. I'm not interested in the chemo & radiation. Since these are adjuvant therapies, then why not preserve my strength and immune...crap
Preparing for Radiation
Thursday Dec 20 - I had a CT scan today, and got two dots applied to my sides. This was the first planning session for the radiation treatments. The next will be Friday next week.
I also met with my medical oncologist. We discussed the hormone therapies - she concurs that I do not need chemo, thank...crap
I suffer from nighttime headaches. They started about 3-4 years ago and occur 1-2 times every night
My GP has tried several preventatives without success. A CT Scan was clear... various preventatives and I have tried other alternative types of treatments and exercise. I have had a CT Scan... and quickly radiates up to the base of the skull before freezing the entire neck. I am able to do neck exercises...crap
Additional medication after chemo and radiation treatments.
having another PET scan after the chemo treatments are over but before radiation treatments begins. Even with insurance, we are still out of pocket a little over $1,500.00 for the first PET scan. We paid $301 the day...
Had lumpectomy two months ago. Have 4 more chemo treatments and then 33 radiation treatments...crap