They can be life-saving but radiation from the scans also contributes to cancer risk. The authors of a new study estimate overuse of CT scans is increasing the U.S. cancer burden.

What the study showed The study aimed to project the impact of CT scans carried out in 2023, in terms of the lifetime cancer risk in the US population. From their dataset, the team – led by Dr ...

CT scans, however, can detect much smaller tumors,so there has been a growing trend toward their use in such patients--even though no national body recommends they be used and most insurance ...

Health News Cancer from Mike De Sisti/USA TODAY NETWORK The 93 million CT scans conducted in the U.S. in 2023 are projected to cause more than 100,000 cancer cases, according to a new study.

According to the study by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco, CT scans could account for 5% of cancer cases in the U.S., more than tripling previous estimates.

CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows ...