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Side effects of enhanced ct scans for lung cancer.

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 25, 2024 | Replies (8)

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@troubletwo, you may want to check with your doctor. I am on a three month monitoring schedule, and I do have lab work completed prior to receiving the CT contrast for my scans. I have never had a scan delayed due to poor kidney or liver numbers.
Are you getting frequent scans? How long ago were you diagnosed?

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Thank you Lisa for your experiences. I am writing on behalf of my hubby that out of the blue found out 3 years ago (October), that he had lung cancer in both his lungs with a different cancer in each lung, and a non smoker. He has had quarterly contrast ct scans and we know the contrast gets filtered through the kidneys each time and I guess my reason for asking the long term effects of these dyes going through your system. Radiation is of course another cause for concern as too much can actually bring on cancer, so a lot on our plate to handle with age also a factor.