CT Scans Linked to 103,000 Annual Cancer Cases in the US, Study Finds

Do CT Scans Cause Cancer? Study Finds Imaging May Fuel 1 in 20 U.S. Cases Each Year

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerSolskin / Getty ImagesComputed tomography, or CT scans, could cause 5% of U.S. cancers each year, a new study found.The X-rays expose people to ionizing radiation, which can cause DNA damage.Before getting a CT scan, experts recommend talking to your doctor about the benefits and risks of the imaging.Computed tomography (CT) scans are a pivotal part of U.S. medical care. These sophisticated X-rays give doctors detail…

As important as computer tomographies (CTs) sometimes are, they also come with health hazards. According to a newly published study, CT scans increase the risk of cancer due to radiation intensity. A shadow side of the often life-saving technology. Hardly any technology has revolutionized the medical treatment options as much as computer tomography. It provides fast and detailed images of the body's interior and plays a life-saving role in traum…

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