Common medical test linked to 5% of cancers, study suggests: ‘Use them wisely’
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As many as 5% of cancer cases could be attributed to a common medical test, doctors warn. Here's what to know about the risks versus the benefits, with insights from Dr. Nicole Saphier.
"While some uncertainty exists, it doesn’t significantly affect the core conclusion: A small but meaningful percentage of cancers are linked to CT scans, and this number can be reduced," first author Rebecca Smith-Bindman, MD, a UCSF radiologist and professor, told Fox News Digital. "CT doses are sometimes higher than necessary." "Less can be more when it comes to good patient care." Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
The researchers’ estimates show that the ionizing radiation exposure from CT scans is comparable to other significant risk factors, such as alcohol consumption and excess body weight.
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