Focus Alert: CT Scans and Their Hidden Risks! Could they potentially lead to cancer? Let's dive into this crucial topic!

A new study in the Journal of American Medical Association Internal Medicine found that repeated CT scans increase cancer risk, particularly scans of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.

  • One in 14000 women undergoing mammography may develop cancer due to radiation exposure.
  • Ultrasounds and MRIs do not have cancer risks.
  • Dental X-ray radiation is 100 times lower than that of CT scans.

Doctors who frequently order CT scans should carefully consider the risks versus benefits and communicate these risks to their patients.

Patients should be aware of these risks and ask their doctors if a CT scan is compulsory in that particular case.

It’s ok for a single scan. But, continuous CT scan cause radiation exposure which effects the gene.

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Yes, one time scan is ok, but repeating the scan annually poses the risk. So its important for the doctors to be aware of cancer risk, so that they can advise CT cautiously.

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Yes you are correct
But considering the risk benefit ratio
One or two CT scans in 4-5 years is okay

Yes, repeated frequent scans may lead to malignancy