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Low Dose CT is not always your best option. In certain situations, such as emergencies, the timely and accurate information from a CT scan is of the utmost importance in helping make decisions that could save your life. In emergency situations, the need for a CT scan far out weights the risk for radiation exposure and thus, do not delay your CT scan in order to use low dose technology. In addition, in situations where CT scans are being used as positioning studies for therapeutic radiation therapy, then use of low dose technology may not be your best option. The amount of radiation you will receive during your radiation treatments is much greater than the radiation you will receive from a CT scan. Full (higher) dose CT scans may provide clearer images for more precise positioning during your radiation therapy than low dose CT scans will allow. You should discuss the situation with your radiation oncologist before using low dose CT scans. The information on the Website is provided "as is" for general information only. It is not intended as medical advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals who are familiar with your individual medical needs.

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