CT Scans Linked to More Cancer Cases Than Previously Estimated
Although computed tomography (CT) is a useful tool for detecting tumors and diagnosing other medical conditions, it exposes patients to ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen. If current CT practices persist, the scans could eventually account for an estimated 5% of new cancer diagnoses each year, a new risk model published in JAMA Internal Medicine found.
Although computed tomography (CT) is a useful tool for detecting tumors and diagnosing other medical conditions, it exposes patients to ionizing radiation, a known carcinogen. If current CT practices persist, the scans could eventually account for an estimated 5% of new cancer diagnoses each year, a new risk model published in JAMA Internal Medicine found.
