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The goal of the screening is to detect lung cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages, which gives patients a better outlook. When doctors identify lung cancers on CT screening scans before ...
If your lung CT scan results are normal, that means your lungs are clear, and you won’t need another screening until your next yearly exam.
Lung nodules are very common and are estimated to occur in 2% to 24% of the general population. Doctors often discover them on chest X-rays or CT scans for unrelated conditions.
Are CT scans silently triggering a cancer epidemic — or are we being misled by speculative modeling and media-fueled fear? A ...
Did you know that there are different types of lung cancer, and smoking is not the only cause? Get the facts from WebMD.
From July, eligible Australians will be screened for lung cancer as part of the nation's first new cancer screening program ...
A 79-year-old man with recurrent oropharyngeal cancer has developed the first documented case of severe drug-induced interstitial lung disease following photoimmunotherapy with cetuximab-sarotalocan ...
Unnecessary CT scans and X-rays are common and can increase your risk of developing cancer. Consumer Reports explains when the tests are warranted and when they aren't.
A study found abnormal lung perfusion in long-COVID patients with normal CT scans, highlighting pulmonary vascular issues. At ERS 2024, researchers call for further investigation into the condition.
CT scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study that cautions against overusing and overdosing CTs. The danger is greatest for infants, followed by children and ...
In his early 20s, Pope Francis had a severe respiratory infection that resulted in the removal of part of his lung, resulting in life-long complications.