A new study is projecting how radiation from computed tomography imaging​, or CT scans, could lead to future cancers.

The most common types of cancers estimated to be a result of CT scans were lung cancer and colon cancer—two cancers that are ...

At current utilization and radiation dose levels, CT exams in 2023 were projected to lead to over 100,000 future cancers over ...

"CT-associated cancers could eventually account for 5% of all new cancer diagnoses annually," a recently published study ...

The risk from a single scan is low – but not zero. And the younger the patient, the greater the risk. Children and teenagers ...

(Gray News) - CT scans could be an “important cause of cancer” in the United States, according to a new study. According to ...

"CT can save lives, but its potential harms are often overlooked," said Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author ...

A new study suggests the cumulative effects of ionizing radiation from CT scans may raise a person's lifetime risk of ...

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

UCSF researchers call for greater awareness of the potential risks associated with CT scans, emphasizing the need for ...

The findings suggest that if current scanning rates continue, CT scans could be responsible for around 5% of all new cancer ...