[Maria]

The last time I was sent for a CT scan I was concerned about the amount of radiation so I asked the tech who didn't know, I asked an RN who didn't know, I asked the doctor and she told me not to worry, it wasn't that bad.

I had read somewhere that the amount of radiation from a CT scan is about 15 times that of a CXR (chest xray). I had googled a link that supposedly would give the amount of radiation with various diagnostic exams but the site didn't work.

I know the information is probably easily accessible however perhaps one of you has that information or a website that would give this information?

thanks much~ from someone who has too many xrays, CT scans and probably any other test that is bad for overall health in some way related to my long spinal trek!