Abdomen and pelvis CT scans contribute most to cancer risk (37% of projected cancers), with lung cancer being the most common ...

CT scans are a common test used by radiologists to examine what's happening inside the body. These scans use a small amount ...

Researchers projected that the use of CT scans in 2023 would cause 102,700 lifetime ... 21,500), spine (n=11,600), full body (n=7600), and head (n=7300). The most common projected cancers in ...

Children face a higher risk of cancer following CT scans of the head. “Given the large volume of CT use in the United States, many cancers could occur in the future if current practices don’t change,” ...

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 ...

Children face a higher risk of cancer following CT scans of the head. “Given the large volume of CT use in the United States, many cancers could occur in the future if current practices don’t ...

A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that CT scans, while vital for diagnosis, may elevate cancer risk due to radiation exposure. With CT scan usage up 30% since 2007, experts estimate ...