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CT Scans Linked to 103,000 Future Cancer Cases

4/14/2025

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A startling study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that more than 103,000 future cancer cases in the U.S. may stem from CT scans conducted in 2023, with nearly 10,000 affecting children. This alarming statistic represents about 5% of all new cancer diagnoses, highlighting the urgent need for careful use and lower radiation exposure in medical imaging.

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A startling study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that more than 103,000 future cancer cases in the U.S. may stem from CT scans conducted in 2023, with nearly 10,000 affecting children. This alarming statistic represents about 5% of all new cancer diagnoses, highlighting the urgent need for careful use and lower radiation exposure in medical imaging.