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!