A large-scale study of CT scans performed in the United States has estimated that the widely used medical technology could lead to more than 100,000 cases of cancer in the lives of patients.

Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman says the imaging technique is useful in many cases, but cautions that it's not always necessary.{ai:summary}A recent large-scale study of CT scans in the U.S. suggests that the use of this common medical technology may result in over 100,000 cancer cases among patients over their lifetimes. This finding raises concerns about the long-term health implications of widespread CT scan usage. #health

Study suggests CT scans could cause 100,000 more cancer cases in U.S.

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