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2. Do CT Scans Cause Cancer? - WebMD

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   CT scans use X-rays, which are a type of radiation called ionizing radiation. It can damage the DNA in your cells and raise the chance that they'll turn cancerous. These scans expose you to more ...

3. What Is a CT Scan? - WebMD

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   CT scans use X-rays, which produce ionizing radiation. Research shows that this kind of radiation may damage your DNA and lead to cancer. But the risk is very small – your chances of developing ...

4. A Full-Body Scan for Cancer: What are the Risks and Benefits?

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   Full-body scans are usually only done when warranted, such as to help doctors see internal bleeding or to get a better picture of the full extent of a traumatic injury. They can also be used to ...

5. CT Scan (CAT Scan): Procedure, Risks, and Results - Healthline

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   A CT scan (also called a CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of the body. ... increased cancer risk with multiple scans; If you have an allergy to contrast dye, your doctor may ...

6. How Accurate are Low Dose CT Scans for Lung Cancer? - Healthline

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   Low dose CT scans are the only screening test recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the early detection of lung cancer. This test uses X-rays to make cross ...

7. How Much Radiation Do You Get From CT Scans? - WebMD

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   Radiation Doses for Common CT Scans. Common types of CT scans and the amount of radiation you would absorb from them include: Belly and pelvis: 10 mSv, equal to about 3 years of background ...

8. How CT Scans Are Used to Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer - Healthline

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   CT scans are a key piece of the pancreatic cancer diagnostic process. They create detailed images that allow doctors to see inside the pancreas and get an idea of the size and scope of tumors ...

9. Full-body CT scan - Wikipedia

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   A full-body scan is a scan of the patient's entire body as part of the diagnosis or treatment of illnesses. If computed tomography (CAT) scan technology is used, it is known as a full-body CT scan, though many medical imaging technologies can perform full-body scans.