CT scans, a go-to for diagnosing everything from tumors to infections to bone fractures, are facing increased scrutiny. Experts say the radiation doses they deliver can vary dramatically — and often ...

Ongoing research shows it's probably higher, since far more scans are performed today. The cancer risk from CT scans for any individual patient is very low, although it rises for patients who have ...

Ongoing research shows it’s probably higher, since far more scans are performed today. The cancer risk from CT scans for any individual patient is very low, although it rises for patients who ...

"Scanxiety" is a common experience for cancer survivors, involving anxiety about potential recurrence and upcoming scans. The survivor initially turns to internet searches for answers, but later ...

"CT scans often pick up small lesions that aren't large enough to biopsy, and we currently don't know whether they are a sign of the cancer returning or not," he explained. "Our only option is to ...

People can access free or low-cost scans, “but screening is not a one-time deal. Patients should get a scan annually, and ...

A simple urine test could accurately show the recurrence of kidney cancer at an early stage, potentially sparing patients invasive scans and enabling faster access to treatment, new research has shown ...

The owner of the Wedding Dress in Portland was set to marry in July but after her stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis in January, ...

A Bolton man suddenly started having seizures – but what doctors thought was epilepsy, was actually a life-threatening tumour.

CT scans, a go-to for diagnosing everything from tumors to infections to bone fractures, are facing increased scrutiny. Experts say the radiation doses they deliver can vary dramatically — and ...