When addressing the serious concern of colon cancer, many people wonder about the effectiveness of standard imaging tools like the CT (Computed Tomography) scan. The direct answer is yes, a CT scan ...

Colon CT scans might be able to prevent more colon cancers than stool DNA testing Two CT screening approaches outperformed stool DNA testing in computer models CT screening also was more ...

CT scans are used to investigate all sorts of medical issues, from checking for brain bleeding after a kid takes a hard hit on the soccer field, to revealing what a bike accident did to a cyclist’s ...

Colon cancer can be found in a few ways, including a digital rectal exam and a fecal occult blood test. There is also the option of using devices in a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. There is also a ...

Computer tomography scans, or CT scans, are an invaluable tool for diagnosing cancer and other conditions. But in a cruel twist, the medical imaging technique may be more harmful than once thought, ...

Computed tomography (CT) examinations (known more commonly as a “CT scan” or “CAT scan”) incorporate a series of x-ray images taken of areas inside the body and use a computer to create a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung Cancer, Scan, Essay Can Be Used Only To Illustrate Cancer, ...

Images of positive CT colonography (CTC) screening examination result in an asymptomatic 67-year-old man. Three-dimensional colon map from CTC (left image) shows the location of two sigmoid polyps ...

More than 100,000 future cancer cases were projected to result from the 93 million CT examinations performed in 2023, according to a study published April 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Low-dose CT ...