CT scans linked to 100,000 future cancers as doctors warn of overuse

CT scans may cause 5% of future U.S. cancer cases, with 103,000 cancers projected from 2023 scans alone. A single abdominal CT delivers radiation equal to 1,000 chest X-rays, with children facing 10 times higher cancer risks than adults. Experts warn of profit-driven overuse, with 93 million scans performed annually and many offering little medical … Continue reading CT scans linked to 100,000 future cancers as doctors warn of overuse