What is it like to have a CT scan? | Cancer Research UK

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  • Find out what it's like to have a CT scan.
    0:02 What is a CT scan?
    0:18 Before your scan
    0:46 What to expect during a CT scan
    1:33 How long does a CT scan take?
    A CT scan is a test that uses x-rays and a computer to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. It takes pictures from different angles. The computer puts them together to make a 3 dimensional (3D) image. CT (or CAT) stands for computerised (axial) tomography.
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  • @anitaann1420
    @anitaann1420 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I had my ct scan yesterday! It a beautiful moments and praise God my system is working very well en there r no issues with me. Thank u lord 🙏🙏🙏

  • @asd36f
    @asd36f 5 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I had my final CT scan a couple of weeks ago to check that my kidney cancer hasn't returned since I had surgery in early 2014. I will never forget the warm feeling of the contrast going through my body for a long time :-)

    • @SANDY-ul5mb
      @SANDY-ul5mb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      How r u know

    • @SANDY-ul5mb
      @SANDY-ul5mb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@asd36f how many times u had ct scans

    • @asd36f
      @asd36f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SANDY-ul5mb
      About 10

    • @SANDY-ul5mb
      @SANDY-ul5mb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@asd36f will ct scan cause Cancer 😭

    • @asd36f
      @asd36f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SANDY-ul5mb
      No

  • @judithgoodridge6474
    @judithgoodridge6474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I am looking forward to my CT scan in 2 weeks - it will give my radiographer and consultant the information for the next stage of my cancer treatment - and I know they will describe and explain it to me in detail. Thank you so much for all the information you have shared - it is very reassuring to feel connected to future progress with hope!

    • @Williamschrisfort
      @Williamschrisfort 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have persistent pain in the head for along time the doctor told me we have to do CT scan but I'm scared i haven't approved yet . I'm a refugee in Indonesia my friend advised me don't go for CT scan in Indonesia doctor isn't advanced I've alot stress.

    • @NABAJYOTI1
      @NABAJYOTI1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi

    • @ryanbrown4618
      @ryanbrown4618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Williamschrisfort wishing you luck

    • @nederlandseclips5834
      @nederlandseclips5834 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck❤

    • @picklepunk433
      @picklepunk433 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey did you beat cancer?

  • @Moroccan_and_proud
    @Moroccan_and_proud 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I wish good health to everyone 🌹🌹🌹🌹❤❤

  • @northyland1157
    @northyland1157 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    CT scans are about the easiest thing I have done.. Lay there, hold your breath for 7 or so seconds. Nothing too it... My first scan found a tumor in right kidney.. But after it was removed CT scan found nothing bad. :)

  • @SonofChurchill
    @SonofChurchill 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Having one tomorrow. Thanks helpful

  • @twilomix
    @twilomix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m having this done next week

  • @init100
    @init100 6 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Anyone who thinks that a CT scanner is loud has never had an MRI. :-)

  • @sarahmccoy1941
    @sarahmccoy1941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Could you address ionized radiation and its long-term effect on patients?

    • @ampm9771
      @ampm9771 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It causes cancer

    • @kreuner11
      @kreuner11 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please consult with your doctor, there is no catch-all method. If you haven't been excessively exposed to X-rays (which is why doctors usually hide from them), they have been proven to have no long term health effects in healthy individuals however

  • @Mrs_961
    @Mrs_961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am scared about the contrast .

    • @williamortiz2016
      @williamortiz2016 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      u be fine is safe I had like 6

    • @fatimahhamid5633
      @fatimahhamid5633 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I just had CT scan yesterday i was the most horrifying experience for me. It was my 3rd ct scan in just 6 days, 1st and 2nd was ok but the 3rd was horrible i had panic attack due to extreme heat inside of my body after injecting contrast my sight became black lost control of self and unable to breath i stood up even it wasnt done yet maybe bcoz of panic and i requested to remove the IV after around 5 min i became ok but still leaves me to trauma i will never do CT scan again unfortunately i have been diagnose i have kidney cancer.

  • @user-qn2zu3in3d
    @user-qn2zu3in3d ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a question regarding when a CT scan is performed. Is it necessary for the gantry to rotate around the body to get the images required. or can your body be scanned by just having the body be moved back and forth into the machine while holding your breath .Also is there a light that comes on.

    • @smur949
      @smur949 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its necessary for the gantry to rotate around the body inorder to take a 3D image.

    • @user-qn2zu3in3d
      @user-qn2zu3in3d ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smur949 Thank you so much. I appreciate you. I got the answer required.

  • @IamSam410
    @IamSam410 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You can get report within couple of hours

  • @deghihderaman3572
    @deghihderaman3572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thx , byk info dapat

  • @zukozenani877
    @zukozenani877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a funny pain in my right leg 🦵do you think 🤔 this will be helpful to check what’s in my bone ?

  • @CarmillaCarminecore.
    @CarmillaCarminecore. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Getting one in about an hour and a half. Not a big fan of the IV contrast tbh. I’m scared of IV’s. The thought of a needle staying in me for that long is freaky.

    • @euniverse1
      @euniverse1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I feel you! I hate needles, how was it?? Are you okay now? :)

  • @lunala_1200
    @lunala_1200 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i had mine a couple days ago, had to have an IV and relive childhood trauma loll

  • @clinicalpoints2546
    @clinicalpoints2546 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice explain

  • @jazmorrison9030
    @jazmorrison9030 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had one today and was falling asleep

  • @robertmcgowan4352
    @robertmcgowan4352 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does your full body go into the machine

  • @meenusingh3998
    @meenusingh3998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ct scan ke time aakh bnd krte hai kya??

  • @OfficialMintudey
    @OfficialMintudey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice

  • @NiraaliJi
    @NiraaliJi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice

  • @intl123
    @intl123 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If the scan takes just a few minutes, why does the whole process take about 90 minutes?

    • @CancerResearchUK
      @CancerResearchUK  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Hi there, thanks for your comment. As explained in the video with the different steps this is why the process can take 90 minutes to complete 😊

  • @jazmorrison9030
    @jazmorrison9030 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    They did not inject me before scan

  • @MelliaBoomBot
    @MelliaBoomBot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ive got a scan on wednesday, ugh...

    • @gamerzplayz8925
      @gamerzplayz8925 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      How does it feel inside? And does it hurt ? 😅

    • @MelliaBoomBot
      @MelliaBoomBot 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@gamerzplayz8925 I had mine for an intestinal thing. nothing serious, does not hurt! nothing goes inside! lol you just lie there and it goes over u. piece of cake.

    • @gamerzplayz8925
      @gamerzplayz8925 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MelliaBoomBot ohh okay thank you so much I am getting a scan on Saturday

    • @AlejandraRodriguez-kc7ew
      @AlejandraRodriguez-kc7ew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MelliaBoomBotbless your heart for answering 5 years later

  • @magiebautista502
    @magiebautista502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does it hurt when u there inside?

  • @hashimziazia7146
    @hashimziazia7146 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    please reply my question i am 22 yrs and i get only 1 ct scan 6 months ago of appendix and ct scan reports are normal but i am very stressed and worried about that ct scan cause cancer in future please tell me how do i detox my body and keep safe from ct scan side effects

    • @CancerResearchUK
      @CancerResearchUK  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Hashim, our nurses are available to talk and answer your questions about cancer. You can reach them on 0808 800 4040 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) 😊

    • @amispy2771
      @amispy2771 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please reply what she told you 😢

    • @Vashu-san
      @Vashu-san 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      For that CT Scan its around 8 mSv, which in the grand scheme of things is very low risk. The point where it usually becomes uncertain is when people have multiple full-body scans over the course of a year. This is because of the much higher radiation dose + repeat exposures. In other words don't worry about your scan dosage, you'll be fine. 👍
      Also glad the scan came back clear, thats great news.

  • @presley007
    @presley007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can tell this I s old video. Results in a couple of weeks

  • @amanjyotisethi7180
    @amanjyotisethi7180 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Who comes after saying city scan is dangerous

  • @pallavipochampalliwar3168
    @pallavipochampalliwar3168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Is ct scan painful plz rply

  • @HornbyHiram-h5y
    @HornbyHiram-h5y 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Marcella Fords

  • @ktb9369
    @ktb9369 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im having sinus scan how long is head in that thing

    • @northyland1157
      @northyland1157 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'd guess no longer then 10 seconds each scan. Its really the easiest thing you will ever do in your life.. Just lie there like a rock.

  • @prashantpal6915
    @prashantpal6915 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Om namah shivay ji

  • @powerelite1000
    @powerelite1000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi
    Please reply I’m having a full body PET/CT scan tomorrow. If my results are ok what the chance of me having health problems or cancer in the future please

    • @init100
      @init100 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You mean because of the scan? Extremely low.

  • @zohebmulla3670
    @zohebmulla3670 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Colon or large intestine ulcers can be seen in ct scan?

    • @NNvolgs2628
      @NNvolgs2628 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have same dought?

  • @richardturner6981
    @richardturner6981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it painful?

    • @kumudsharma8957
      @kumudsharma8957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No you have not to worry it is not painful

    • @richardturner6981
      @richardturner6981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kumudsharma8957 Thanks, i had my CT Scan and, you're right. I didn't feel a thing.

    • @beluga741
      @beluga741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No

    • @entertainmentforyou219
      @entertainmentforyou219 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@angrybird5699 in

  • @user-qu1fy1ig8k
    @user-qu1fy1ig8k 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Williams Carol Lopez Brenda Walker Melissa

  • @jenyrosetumbaga.com05
    @jenyrosetumbaga.com05 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much po mag pa CT scan? Ask lang po

  • @unownedhuman9802
    @unownedhuman9802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    how long is a ct scan?

    • @ca5cada4eva
      @ca5cada4eva 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Doesn't look like a long time at all

    • @williamortiz2016
      @williamortiz2016 ปีที่แล้ว

      5 minutes

    • @yonikab8066
      @yonikab8066 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ca5cada4evait says 90 minute

  • @MrAllen-fv9cj
    @MrAllen-fv9cj 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ct scans are known to cause depression and chest pains. Dont do them.

    • @Natsole
      @Natsole 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Really?

  • @swapansajjan4706
    @swapansajjan4706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🌷🇮🇪🌹🙏🙏🌸

  • @magiebautista502
    @magiebautista502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it hurt when u there inside?

    • @ryanbrown4618
      @ryanbrown4618 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      nah

    • @zafaralam3254
      @zafaralam3254 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jafar

    • @vishwanathnb128
      @vishwanathnb128 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You feel cold like what you feel like opening a refrigerator door thats all. You don't even realise when it started or ended.