Thursday, June 7, 2012

CT Scans in Childhood Can Triple the Risk of Cancer | Healthland | TIME.com

CT Scans in Childhood Can Triple the Risk of Cancer | Healthland | TIME.com
 
Children who underwent multiple CT scans had three times the risk of brain cancer and leukemia later on. Overall, however, researchers say the risk of cancer is still small, while getting a necessary scan can potentially save a child's life.

Do you think parents should be advised of this risk?

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