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What is the best treatment for a child with leukemia?

My 9 year old daughter has leukemia and I want the best treatment for her. What is the best treatment for a child with leukemia? Whether in the form of radiology or surgeries....
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Treatment for a child with a spinal cord tumor?

My 11-year-old son was diagnosed with a spinal cord tumor and I want to help him. What are the treatment options?
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Will the MRI scan results be ready the same day?

I am a 17-year-old male and I will have an MRI scan of my brain. Will the MRI scan results be ready the same day?
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Can an X-ray detect sinusitis?

I am a 18-year-old male and my doctor believes I have sinusitis. He is requesting for an X-ray to be taken. Can an X-ray detect sinusitis?
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Is an MRI scan painful?

I'm 47 years old and I never had an MRI before. I'm getting one on my neck, will it be painful?
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Does an MRI show spinal cord injuries?

I need to have an MRI scan of spine. Can it spot a slipped disc?
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Is it safe to do an MRI scan on my brain?

I am having speech problems and my doctor suggested an MRI. Is it safe to do an MRI scan on my brain?
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Does an MRI show inflammation?

If I get an MRI, is it possible that it could show any inflammation?
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Does an MRI of brains show tumors?

I need to have an MRI scan of my brain because of my chronic headaches. Will it show any tumors?
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When is a whole body CT scan needed for kids?

My son feels sore all the time and they've done multiple tests to find out why. But now they want him to have a whole body CT scan, and I don't understand why. Is this really...
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Are x-rays safe for 15 year old?

My son is 15 years old, and he needs to have a chest x-ray next week after taking a really hard tackle during practice. Is this safe?
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Are spinal X rays dangerous?

My son is 17, and his doctor suggested him to have an x-ray of his spine after he had a really bad car accident. Is this scan dangerous for him?
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Why is an x-ray needed for fecal impaction?

My son may have fecal impaction, and his pediatrician wants him to have an x-ray to confirm it. I'm just worried about the harmful effects x-rays have. Why does he need an x-ray...
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How do I prepare my child for a CT scan?

My son needs to have a CT scan but I know he's going to be really nervous for this test. What's the best way to help my child feel comfortable for his CT scan?
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Why do x-rays for infants involve a tube?

My baby needed to have an x-ray for his chest and he was basically squished into a tube for the test. Why is this necessary?
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Are CT scans dangerous for children?

I saw an article that said that CT scans in children may increase the risk for leukemia, especially if they're under age 5. I saw this on NPR. Is this really true?
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How long would an MRI take for a child?

My son needs an MRI for his head at the end of this week, and he's nervous for it. How long does an MRI usually take if it's for the head?
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Is open MRI as good as closed?

My son is terribly claustrophobic and my doctor has him scheduled for a closed MRI scan. I heard of open MRIs and I feel like this would be a lot better for him. Are open MRIs...
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Is a chest x-ray safe for my baby?

My baby is 9 months old and his doctor wants him to have a chest x-ray because of persistent cough. But is a chest x-ray safe?
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Is an MRI with contrast safe for kids?

My son needed to have an MRI with contrast to diagnose his kidney stones, but I'm worried that this is going to have some type of negative side effect on him. He's not experiencing...
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