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CT scans and cancer risk: What you need to know
A new study has set off alarm bells, attributing the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – scans to around 5% of new ...
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New research finds CT scans can cause cancer. Here's what to know
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman about her research indicating CT scans, which emit radiation, will cause some 100,000 cases of cancer annually.
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CT Scans Are Causing Quite a Bit of Cancer, Doctors Find
Computer tomography scans, or CT scans, are an invaluable tool for diagnosing cancer and other conditions. But in a cruel twist, the medical imaging technique may be more harmful than once thought ...
Could CT scans be fueling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?
CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed ...
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CT Scans Can Increase Your Cancer Risk
WEDNESDAY, April 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Considering a trendy whole-body CT scan after hearing celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Jason Bateman tout their benefits? Weigh the ...
Radiation from CT scans could account for 5% of all cancer cases a year, study suggests
Radiation from CT scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study out of UC San Francisco that ...