When addressing the serious concern of colon cancer, many people wonder about the effectiveness of standard imaging tools like the CT (Computed Tomography) scan. The direct answer is yes, a CT scan ...
With most lung cancers in India diagnosed at advanced stages, experts say low-dose CT screening for high-risk groups like ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: When I was about 6 years old in the early 1940s, my 16-year-old brother was sent to a sanitarium for tuberculosis patients. He was there for 18 months and was a survivor. During this ...
A new study has set off alarm bells, attributing the overuse of computed tomography – or CT – scans to around 5% of new cancer diagnoses annually. Since 2007, this imaging technology has seen a 30% ...
Other experts say the risk of cancer from CT scans is minimal, and these imaging exams are an important diagnostic tool for various cancers. A commonly used computerized scan may slightly increase ...
While these advanced imaging tools save lives by detecting injuries and illness, mounting evidence suggests they may come with long-term consequences that patients need to understand before agreeing ...
On Tuesday the American Cancer Society (ACS) released its annual report on cancer statistics in the U.S., and it offered a ...
International study finds AI detects pancreatic cancer on CT more accurately than radiologists, offering earlier diagnosis ...
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After a cancer diagnosis, 7 in 10 people now survive five years or more, according to a report from the American Cancer ...