That’s exactly what a low-dose CT scan does, but only one-in-10 people at higher risk take advantage of the procedure. Frank McKenna was first diagnosed with lung cancer in 2016. “I had a ...

Despite having no symptoms, Linda’s commitment to preventive care led to a life-saving lung cancer diagnosis. Learn why early ...

JAMA Internal Medicine published an article, Projected Lifetime Cancer Risks From Current Computed Tomography Imaging, that uses risk modeling to suggest that radiation from Computed Tomography (CT) ...

Computed tomography (CT) scanning provides images of sections of the body (slices) using special X ray equipment and sophisticated computers. CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood ...

While a chest X-ray gives a first look, a CT scan gives a more comprehensive ... additional imaging or follow-up procedures are sometimes required. Further treatment is influenced by variables ...

While the risk of radiation-induced cancer from one CT scan is low, people who get frequent CTs due to chronic conditions like Crohns should be aware of the benefits and risks of the procedure ...