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You’ve heard the phrase, “moderation in all things.” Here’s another one, “sometimes less is better.” For certain people who would benefit from limited exposure to radiation, a low-dose CT (Computerized Tomography) scan can...
Lung nodules (pulmonary nodules) are abnormal masses that develop in one or both lungs. On a CT scan or chest X-ray, lung nodules—which are denser than normal lung tissue—will appear as white spots...
Prevent Excess Radiation Exposure With a Low-Dose CT Scan XR-29 sounds like it would be from Star Wars or Star Trek, but this advanced technology can prevent overexposure to radiation from a low-dose...
It’s a fact of life that not everyone is at the same risk of developing cancer. While unhealthy lifestyle choices like smoking or heavy drinking can increase the likelihood of a cancer diagnosis,...
Lung cancer accounts for the second-highest number of cancer cases and causes more deaths than any other form of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. The longer lung cancer goes undetected,...
5 Cancers a CT Scan Can Easily Detect Screening mammograms have the power to detect breast cancer. Colonoscopies can detect and prevent colon cancer. But not every cancer has a regular screening test—especially...
