April30R

I've actually had two scans... A head CT scan at age 12, and then a neck CT scan recently (age 30). I just keep telling myself that these two scans are essentially like one considering that they are both smaller areas with lower doses than other areas (i.e. these two scans combined are probably less of a dose than one chest CT scan). -Whatever I can do to lessen my anxiety, right? Lol.

Thank you, Jonathan, Your responses are very helpful. I appreciate it!

Hi jonathan123, Thank you for your reply. I have moments of feeling like I am being irrational about this, but then I have moments of pure panic. I don't smoke, drink, or do drugs, and I try to eat healthy and exercise, so I guess you could say that I am very conscious about keeping my risks to a minimum. The doctor never informed me of the risks of the scan, so on top of having this fear, I am upset with the doctor and also upset with myself for not looking into it. Other modalities could have been used instead of a CT scan, so that just adds to the frustration. I wish someone could tell me that I didn't do anything wrong, and that this will not cause any harm, but no one knows for sure about the effects/risks of CT scans. I just wish I could undo it 😞

Hi all,So I am a 30-year-old female. I had a head CT scan when I was 12-years-old, and I just recently had a neck CT scan with contrast. I was not informed of the radiation risks from CT scans, and now I am freaking out (especially since the thyroid is very sensitive to radiation in younger females). I am now scared that I am going to develop something like thyroid cancer down the road. And the unfortunate thing is that the neck CT scan was not 100% warranted. MRI or fine needle aspiration could have been used instead. It makes me feel sick to my stomach that I exposed my body to this, and now I am having terrible fears of not being there for my future children because of a stupid decision I made. I am even having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning. This feeling is truly awful.Has anyone else had CT scans and worries about this type of thing?Does anyone have any insight on how to ease my mind?I would appreciate the help. Thank you!

Hi all,So I am a 30-year-old female. I had a head CT scan when I was 12-years-old, and I just recently had a neck CT scan with contrast. I was not informed of the radiation risks from CT scans, and now I am freaking out (especially since the thyroid is very sensitive to radiation in younger females). I am now scared that I am going to develop something like thyroid cancer down the road. And the unfortunate thing is that the neck CT scan was not 100% warranted. MRI or fine needle aspiration could have been used instead. It makes me feel sick to my stomach that I exposed my body to this, and now I am having terrible fears of not being there for my future children because of a stupid decision I made. I am even having a hard time getting out of bed in the morning. This feeling is truly awful.Has anyone else had CT scans and worries about this type of thing?Does anyone have any insight on how to ease my mind?I would appreciate the help. Thank you!