Cancer risk from a single CT scan is low, but repeated exposure could increase the risk of radiation-induced cancer.

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

Local experts said patients should be aware of the radiation risks of CT scans but not shy away from the technology, which ...

CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed ...

New research projects that the tens of millions of CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could result in over 100,000 cases of ...

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 ...

Using alternatives, improving medical technology and a practical approach can ensure the procedure saves more lives than ...

Cindy was a healthy, 35-year-old woman with no symptoms of cancer when she joined the American Lung Association’s Lung Health ...

New research reveals CT scans may cause 5% of U.S. cancer cases annually. Learn the risks, who's most vulnerable, and how to ...

CT scans, for example, are considered the most beneficial exam for early detection in lung cancer. “Lung cancer screening constitutes the largest proportion of screening examinations ...