Can patients get melanoma from too much cancer radiation?
07/30/08
Tracy10
Topics:Melanoma
, freckles
, Breast Cancer
, MRI's
, red spots
, Radiation
, dangers
, skin cancer
Monday, September 29, 2008
Tracy, the kind of radiation you get from an MRI or cancer treatment is different than the kind that causes melanoma. Melanoma is caused by UV radiation, like sunlight and artificial UV lights (tanning booths, etc.) I wouldn't worry about getting skin cancer from an MRI. But just to set your mind at ease, why don't you talk to your doctor? (S)he can certainly explain to you just how much radiation you're getting, and what potential harm (if any) it might do. Good luck - PJH
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