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MRI scans Q&As

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1. My daughter is pregnant and she has just had cancer diagnosed. If she needs any x-rays and scans will she still be able to have these even though she is pregnant?

last reviewed: 10.06.2006

2. Can you tell me the difference between a CT scan and an MRI scan? Is one better than the other?

last reviewed: 10.08.2005

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