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Finn has been back in his cardiac CT scan. My service isn't that great so it's taking me a while to do updates. I was able to walk into the procedure area with him, lay him down and be with him as he went out completely. This is his 12th sedated procedure and the first time we have used versed to calm him before his procedure. You tell me if you think the drug worked!? 😂 | Prayers for Finn

Risks of CT Scans New research shows that CT scan radiation may be responsible for 1 in every 20 cancer cases in the U.S. That’s over 103,000 cancers per year—from the very machines used to detect disease. Most people have no idea these scans come with ionizing radiation strong enough to damage DNA. And when multiple scans are done—especially on children—the risk skyrockets. Some estimates show up to 20 cancers per 1,000 scans for kids under 1. Safer options (if applicable): MRI Ultrasound Full-