the dye used for contrast is safe. very safe. people can have a rare allergic reaction to it just like any substance but in most cases there will be no side effects and it will not cause cancer cells.
can the contrast in a ct scan cause cancer cells. i'm a 73 year old woman in good health. after a chest xray a 7mm spot was found on my right lung. the dr wants me to have a ct scan with contrast. i have read quite a bit about the scan and am not at all comfortable with many side effects of the contrast. . can anyone provide details in the risks of the dye? . thank you