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The scientific answer is ""No
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted the details in your case. I would like to reassure you that a thought can be recognized by the brain within a few seconds. However, a negative thought (such as fear of cancer due to radiation) can not alter the DNA or any brain nerve, in a manner to cause cancer. So, you have no risk of getting cancer despite having this thought.
This thought indicates a certain degree of anxiety and stress in you. A short duration stress does not alter brain function/structure/DNA.
However, if a person remains anxious and stressed for months to years, his immunity can get lowered. The risk of cancer is known to increase in people with lower immunity.
I hope it clarifies.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Consultant Neurologist

The scientific answer is ""No
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted the details in your case. I would like to reassure you that a thought can be recognized by the brain within a few seconds. However, a negative thought (such as fear of cancer due to radiation) can not alter the DNA or any brain nerve, in a manner to cause cancer. So, you have no risk of getting cancer despite having this thought.
This thought indicates a certain degree of anxiety and stress in you. A short duration stress does not alter brain function/structure/DNA.
However, if a person remains anxious and stressed for months to years, his immunity can get lowered. The risk of cancer is known to increase in people with lower immunity.
I hope it clarifies.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Consultant Neurologist

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