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Cancer
fromFuturism
1 month ago

CT Scans Are Causing Quite a Bit of Cancer, Doctors Find

CT scans, while valuable for diagnosis, may increase cancer risk significantly due to overuse.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Are CT Scans Really Causing Tons of Cancer? Here's What to Know About That Viral Paper.

CT scans may contribute to cancer risk, but the actual danger for most patients is low.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually

CT scans, while crucial for diagnoses, may increase cancer risk significantly, warranting a review of their usage.
5% of U.S. cancer diagnoses could link to CT scans performed in 2023.
Cancer
fromKqed
1 month ago

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.
Cancer
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty

CT scans have a very low increase in cancer risk but offer significant diagnostic benefits.
Doctors should balance the risks and benefits of CT scans, considering alternatives when possible.
Cancer
fromFuturism
1 month ago

CT Scans Are Causing Quite a Bit of Cancer, Doctors Find

CT scans, while valuable for diagnosis, may increase cancer risk significantly due to overuse.
Cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Common test responsible for 103,000 new US cases of cancer in just one year

CT scans may lead to over 100,000 new cancer cases yearly in the US, demanding caution in their prescription.
Cancer
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Are CT Scans Really Causing Tons of Cancer? Here's What to Know About That Viral Paper.

CT scans may contribute to cancer risk, but the actual danger for most patients is low.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Study highlights cancer risk from millions of CT scans performed annually

CT scans, while crucial for diagnoses, may increase cancer risk significantly, warranting a review of their usage.
5% of U.S. cancer diagnoses could link to CT scans performed in 2023.
Cancer
fromKqed
1 month ago

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.
Cancer
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty

CT scans have a very low increase in cancer risk but offer significant diagnostic benefits.
Doctors should balance the risks and benefits of CT scans, considering alternatives when possible.
#medical-imaging
Cancer
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

5% of US cancers may be caused by medical imaging radiation DW 04/15/2025

CT scans might contribute to 1 in 20 cancer cases annually if overuse persists.
Stricter usage of CT scanning is necessary to minimize radiation risks.
Cancer
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

5% of US cancers may be caused by medical imaging radiation DW 04/15/2025

CT scans might contribute to 1 in 20 cancer cases annually if overuse persists.
Stricter usage of CT scanning is necessary to minimize radiation risks.
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