Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?

Could CT scans be fuelling a future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?

Source: The Conversation

CT scans performed in the US in 2023 alone could eventually lead to over 100,000 extra cancer cases, a new study claims.

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the body – helping to diagnose everything from cancer and strokes to internal injuries. But a new study suggests… [3355 chars]

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