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CT Scans Linked to 103,000 New Cancer Cases

4/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study from the University of California
San Francisco warns that CT scans could be responsible for 5% of annual cancer diagnoses in the U.S., potentially leading to 103,000 new cancer cases from scans conducted in 2023 alone. Experts urge patients to engage in meaningful conversations with their healthcare providers to weigh the benefits against the risks of radiation exposure.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking study from the University of California
San Francisco warns that CT scans could be responsible for 5% of annual cancer diagnoses in the U.S., potentially leading to 103,000 new cancer cases from scans conducted in 2023 alone. Experts urge patients to engage in meaningful conversations with their healthcare providers to weigh the benefits against the risks of radiation exposure.