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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 27 MIN

1555. The Double-Edged Truth of CT Imaging

from The Doctor Is In Podcast

CT scans are an unbelievable technology for detecting cancers, but according to a recent study the radiation could be causing more harm than good. The 2025 study has come to a sobering conclusion that CT scans performed in the United States in 2023 could result in more than a 100,000 future cancers! Dr. Martin says CT scans are a double-edged sword. Yes, they detect cancer, but the exposure to high radiation can also cause cancer. Join Dr. Martin as he discusses what you can do to prepare for these types of scans in today's episode.  

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CT scans are an unbelievable technology for detecting cancers, but according to a recent study the radiation could be causing more harm than good. The 2025 study has come to a sobering conclusion that CT scans performed in the United States in 2023...

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