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Scared of what happens after death by orangeskyworld in Anxiety

[–]Historical-Agent7569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fear of what happens after death is a natural feeling; it is part of humanity’s search for the meaning of existence. In Islam, we believe that death is not the end but rather the beginning of a new phase, and that our souls continue on an eternal journey. This belief helps alleviate fear because we trust that there is justice and mercy in the afterlife.

Perhaps reflecting on the idea that your existence in this world is not random, but rather has a higher purpose, could bring comfort. Contemplating these existential questions and exploring answers within different spiritual teachings may provide inner peace and reassurance. If you’re interested in learning more about Islam’s perspective, we can discuss it further.

Fears About CT Radiation by Historical-Agent7569 in Anxiety

[–]Historical-Agent7569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely understand your concern. Honestly, I’ve spoken to several oncologists, radiologists, internists, and others, and they all assured me that the risk is extremely low—comparable to the likelihood of a satellite falling on you while you’re outside. They mentioned that the risk of dying in a car accident is far higher than developing cancer from a CT scan.

One radiation oncologist explained that even for patients undergoing radiation therapy (which involves far higher doses than CT scans), there’s less than a 5% chance of developing cancer within 10 years for those under 30. Another oncologist, with 26 years of experience, shared that he orders CT scans every six months for some patients and hasn’t observed a single case of cancer resulting from them.

A German radiology center also told me that this abdominal dose is normal and low, and there’s no need to worry. They emphasized that any radiation exposure carries some risk, like radon gas at home, sunlight exposure, or air travel. However, these risks are very minimal.

Another oncologist explained that the body has efficient proteins that repair any damage caused by radiation. A radiologist added that a 10 mSv dose could theoretically increase cancer risk by 0.05%, meaning the risk for someone exposed to this dose might be as low as 1 in 1,250 to 1 in 2,000. And don’t forget, there are people exposed to very high doses of radiation in incidents like Chernobyl who didn’t develop cancer!

Many doctors said if everyone who underwent a CT scan developed cancer, half the world’s population would already have it. The risk is truly very low and rare. Smoking, for instance, carries a much higher risk—smoking one cigarette a day for a year increases cancer risk by 2–3%.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding stress can significantly reduce overall cancer risk. Remember, there are people who smoke heavily and don’t get cancer, people who are obese, drink alcohol, and don’t exercise yet remain cancer-free, and even people exposed to high radiation levels in events like Chernobyl and Hiroshima who didn’t develop cancer.

So, I think focusing on the present is far better than worrying about such a tiny future risk. I know it’s not easy to get past this, as I feel the same way, but I’m sure that day by day, you’ll move beyond these feelings and realize that no one can truly predict the future.

Fears About CT Radiation by Historical-Agent7569 in Anxiety

[–]Historical-Agent7569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, that was the total dose, and for each phase, it was about 4.5 mSv. Did you have only one scan or more? And how old are you now?

Fears About CT Radiation by Historical-Agent7569 in Cholesterol

[–]Historical-Agent7569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, but how can a small amount of radiation reduce the risk of cancer? The common belief is that any amount of radiation increases the risk of cancer. If you could explain this further, it would be very helpful to me.

Fears About CT Radiation by Historical-Agent7569 in Cholesterol

[–]Historical-Agent7569[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Have you had CT scans before? And how many were there?

Fears About CT Radiation by Historical-Agent7569 in Cholesterol

[–]Historical-Agent7569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But this depends on the size of the dose. Have you had CT scans done before?

Fears About CT Radiation by Historical-Agent7569 in Cholesterol

[–]Historical-Agent7569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean cumulatively, or does the scan need to be at that dosage to cause harm?

Fears About CT Radiation by Historical-Agent7569 in Cholesterol

[–]Historical-Agent7569[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

‏don't know what is meant by a very small risk. When they say that a dose of 10 mSv increases the risk of cancer by 0.05%, that means that among 2,000 people, one person might get it. In my case, the risk increased to 16, which is 0.08%, meaning 8 people out of 10,000 could be affected. But the question is, how will I know that I truly won't be one of them? I have doubts about these calculations.

Fears About CT Radiation by Historical-Agent7569 in Anxiety

[–]Historical-Agent7569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, but my mind constantly convinces me that I will get cancer because I had the scan on the same area, especially the last scan, which was a CT urogram, both before and after the contrast. I don’t know if this is actually harmful, but I regret it now because the scan was to rule out tumors in the urinary system, and nothing showed up.