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Déjà vu all over againScienceBlogs (blog)He even had some regression of paraventricular masses, as shown in these CT scans: Patient #2 had had several glioblastoma recurrences despite surgery, ...and more »
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8-year-old deals with cancer, spina bifidaLincoln Journal Star17, he had a CT scan at Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center. At 5:30 pm, a neurologist in Omaha called Stephanie at home. Dr. Rhonda Wright told her the ...
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Leigh Donaldson: The word is out – Our environment can cause cancerPress HeraldThe report expands its scope by further recommending that doctors exercise caution in prescribing CT or CAT scans, commonly viewed as non-invasive medical ...and more »
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The enemy within (1)Sunday PaperA technician looks on as a cancer patient runs through a CT scan. By Mark Woolsey It was a small growth, about two and a half centimeters in diameter. ...
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Scientists Question Safety Of New Airport ScannersNPREveryone is exposed to radiation; we get some natural exposure from the environment and some from medical imaging like X-rays and CT scans. ...and more »
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Increase in Cancer Imaging Illustrates Need for Evidence-Based CarePR-USA.net (press release)CT scans have also increased. Lung cancer patients diagnosed in 2006 had an average of six CT scans over a two-year period compared with four scans for ...and more »
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TV GuideSurvivor's Ethan Zohn's Cancer Is in RemissionPeople Magazine"A few weeks ago, we got his first clean CT scan," says Morasca. "Now we can officially call him 'in remission.' We were so nervous for this test because ...'Survivor' Ethan Zohn wins his battle against cancerThaindian.comSurvivor Winner Ethan Zohn Battling CancerE Canada NowSurvivor Star Ethan Zohn's Cancer Is in RemissionSeattle Post IntelligencerNewsOK.comall 20 news articles »
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Study: CT scans linked to cancer?WQOW TV News 18MADISON (WKOW) -- It's the ultimate irony: the very tool used to diagnose cancer is linked to causing cancer itself. We're talking about CT scans. ...
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Increase in Cancer Imaging Illustrates Need for Evidence-Based CarePR Newswire (press release)CT scans have also increased. Lung cancer patients diagnosed in 2006 had an average of six CT scans over a two-year period compared with four scans for ...and more »
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...concerns about costs and radiation exposure. For example, lung cancer patients diagnosed in 2006 had on average almost six CT scans in the next two years, versus four scans for those diagnosed in 1999. The tests examined include CT scans and PET scans, which...
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MRI scans accurately spot spread of cancer: studyReutersImaging tools commonly used to detect breast cancer include PET/CT, a combination of positron emission tomography and a CT scan, chest X-rays, bone scans, ...and more »
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Dr. Samadi discusses the great technology of CT scans and how it has revolutionized medicine by preventing unnecessary procedures. He believes it should be standardized as CT scan usage varies. He also believes it might be a little overused, and even though the dose is fairly low, the radiation could be cumulative and needs to adjusted according to patient size. Patients should find out if it's absolutely necessary.
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...concerns about costs and radiation exposure. For example, lung cancer patients diagnosed in 2006 had on average almost six CT scans in the next two years, versus four scans for those diagnosed in 1999. The tests examined include CT scans and PET scans, which...
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Over time, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, or GERD, can lead to Barretts esophagus, dysplasia or even esophagus cancer (adenocarcinoma.) This video shows how cancer may gradually invade the esophagus, other organs and lymph nodes, progressing from early-stage disease to locally advanced disease to late-stage disease. It also discusses tests to locate cancer in the body, including a CT scan, PET scan, PET/CT scan and endoscopic ultrasound, and methods of treating cancer. Mayo Clinic has a very large team with an international reputation for its skill in diagnosing and treating reflux, Barretts esophagus and esophagus cancer. For more information, go to the Mayo Clinic website, www.mayoclinic.org
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...very early, it would be a real boon to public health." Dr. Ross says that early detection of lung cancer is key, so CT scans sound promising in theory. "But 30 and 40 years ago we thought the same thing about chest X-rays, and that didn't work. By the time...
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...looking at ways to catch lung cancer sooner and to find out whether that's worth doing. Since the 1990s, the focus has been on CT scans, which can pick up smaller abnormalities than X-rays. The latest research is from a pilot study for the larger, longer government...
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Patients at risk from CT scan scareThe AustralianIt has been estimated that up to 430 cancer deaths a year nationwide may be caused by radiation from X-rays and CT scans. But the estimates of harm caused ...
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Emily Ellingsen's journey: Young doctor shares her struggle and spirit with ...Victoria Times ColonistI recently found out that I now have metastatic cancer involving the lymph nodes in my neck. I am still waiting to have a CT (scan)done to determine the ...The journey of Emily EllingsenVictoria Times Colonistall 3 news articles »
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Got Cancer? Don't depend on Government Health Care.Motley Fool (blog)That will decline to 48% by 2013. Payment cuts are also being made to imaging tests — such as PET and CT scans — that help find and manage cancer.
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Doctors Debate Benefits, Risks of Virtual ColonoscopyEthiopian ReviewThose against it say the CT scans expose patients to too much radiation. Colon cancer is one of the world's deadliest diseases, but it often has no symptoms ...
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NewsOXYFDA Says CT scans May Cause CancerE Canada NowThe 206 cases involved patients who had CT scans on the brain. Overexposure to radiation causes burns on the skin, eye cataracts. Extreme exposure can lead ...FDA turns attention to radiation therapy devicesReutersFDA Tightens Approval Process for Radiotherapy DevicesMedscapeFDA Takes Action on Medical Radiation ComplaintsSalient NewsThaindian.com -Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)all 54 news articles »
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DIGEST: Navratilova being treated for cancerSan Diego Union TribuneTurkoglu suffered a nasal contusion and was taken to hospital for a CT scan. • Chauncey Billups scored 31 points and Carmelo Anthony added 24 as Denver ...and more »
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A Video By EssiacHempLaetrile www.youtube.com www.youtube.com Edited by qnbs7 www.youtube.com qnbs7.blogspot.com Rick Simpson interviewed by blogtalkradio www.blogtalkradio.com To download or view the entire video ... vimeo.com www.archive.org www.archive.org Rick Simpson's Official website www.phoenixtears.ca Rick Simpson's Official links to make his Cancer Cure Hemp Oil www.phoenixtears.ca www.youtube.com Rick Simpson's Unofficial You Tube group www.youtube.com Rick Simpson's Official forum www.phoenixtears.ca Rick Simpson's Official You Tube channel www.youtube.com Rick Simpson's Official Facebook page www.facebook.com Granny Storm Crow's Medical Marijuana studies medicalmarijuanapatient.com After a serious head injury in 1997, Rick Simpson sought relief from his medical condition through the use of medicinal Hemp Oil. When Rick discovered that the Hemp Oil (with its high concentration of THC) cured Cancers and other illnesses, he tried to share it with as many people as he could free of charge - curing and controlling literally hundreds of people's illnesses... but when the story went public, the long arm of the law snatched the medicine - leaving potentially thousands of people without their Cancer treatments - and leaving Rick with unconsitutional charges of possessing and trafficking marijuana! Christian Laurette, Producer & Director of "RUN FROM THE CURE - The Rick Simpson Story"
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Surprising News on Fruits, Veggies and CancerNutritionData.com (blog)I've read that green tea orders cancer cells to commit suicide. I've also read about the excessive levels of radiation in standard x-rays and that CT scans ...and more »
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Scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration disagree about the risks from CT scans given during virtual colonoscopies. Doctors who favor the procedure say it is less invasive and more cost effective than a conventional colonoscopy. Those against it say the CT scans expose patients to too much radiation. voa's Vidushi Sinha has more in this report narrated by Carol Pearson.
World NewsGovernment to ban whole-body CT scans for 'health MOTs'The Guardian... one CT scan equalling the dose of between 30 and 442 chest X-rays. The doses are high enough to lead to a small but real increase in the risk of cancer. ...CT Scans to Face a CeaseTopNews United StatesCrackdown on MOT-style body scansBBC NewsBody MoTs could be banned amid radiation riskDaily MailOnMedica -Health Insurance and Protection Magazineall 27 news articles »
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In Medicine, the Power of NoNew York TimesIt says the most promising areas for research include prostate cancer, inflammatory diseases, back pain, hyperactivity, and CT scans vs. ...and more »
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Scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration disagree about the risks from CT scans given during virtual colonoscopies. Doctors who favor the procedure say it is less invasive and more cost effective than a conventional colonoscopy. Those against it say the CT scans expose patients to too much radiation. voa's Vidushi Sinha has more in this report narrated by Carol Pearson.
Dr. Samadi discussed the possibility of cancer screeners causing cancer. Since the 80's, the amount of CT scans have increased from 3 million to 70 million. CT scans, if done improperly, will put patients at risk. It's best to go to centers that calibrate the CT scans, monitor the patients and have technicians that know how to prevent overexposure.
Urgent warnings by government experts about the risks of routinely using powerful CT scans to screen patients for colon cancer were brushed aside by the Food and Drug Administration.
CBC.caScientists Say FDA Ignored Radiation WarningsNew York TimesDr. Julian Nicholas, a gastroenterologist, warned the Food and Drug Administration against CT scans for colon cancer screenings. After staying quiet for a ...Scientists: FDA ignored CT scan radiation warningABC7Chicago.comCT scans: How much radiation is too much?UPI.comMeeting to Discuss Risks Involved in Using CT ScansTopNews United Statesabc7.com -BusinessWeek -AllGovall 385 news articles »
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Over the past decade, there has been an explosion in the number and the availability of CT scans in Australia. Dr Tony Webber from Medicare's Professional Services Review says doctors are turning to the scans too quickly. "Most people do practise responsibly, although I am really quite astonished when speaking to doctors about their ignorance of the risks of CT scans," he said. "Many of the people that I see in my investigations for inappropriate practice have been using CT scans really without regards to the potential risks and the risks are reasonably significant. "Studies from America (2007 -09) ... suggest that CT scans may be responsible for up to 1 per cent of all cancer deaths in America. Now that is a very considerable risk." And he is worried that patients are not giving informed consent. "Many patients will request a CT because they think it is the best investigation that will give them the answers they are looking for without realising that there is no free lunch," he said. Dr Webber says while CT scans are useful, they are not always necessary..... There is concern about the overuse of CT scans in Australia, with doctors being urged to stop the indiscriminate ordering of scans which can cause cancer. The Medicare watchdog says there is an alarming trend of doctors using the scans without clinical justification and not understanding the health risks. The Australian College of General Practitioners also concedes there is a problem..... www.abc.net.au IATROGENIC ...
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NIH has started tracking the radiation from CT scans as part of the patient's medical record
Doctors use x-rays to view internal organs, obtain clear images of possible disease and to treat cancer. For years, radiation has been used to save lives, but there is growing concern that some patients are getting more than they ask for when they undergo what's called a CT (Computed Tomography) scan. Research has shown that exposure to radiation can cause cancer. voa's Melinda Smith has details on recent studies that raise doubts about the safety of CT Scans.
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...not suspected of having a disease or traumatic injury seem like an unnecessary risk. Here are some odds of cancer from CT scans. The estimated number of CT scans that would lead to the development of one cancer case also varied by type of CT scan and also...
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Cancer risk 'raised' by CT scanHealthcare TodayAccording to a study the latest generation of hospital scanners could be far more dangerous than previously believed. Click on available sources in right ...and more »
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ReutersCT Scan Radiation May Cause Cancer for 29000 People Each YearAboutLawsuits.comThe other study, led by a University of California researcher, was an analysis of the radiation doses associated with CT scans and cancer risks. ...Overuse of CT scans will lead to new cancer deaths, a study showsLos Angeles TimesCT Scan Radiation May Lead to 29000 Cancers, Researchers WarnABC NewsCT Scans Cause Cancer: StudyNewserChicago Tribune -Detroit Free Press -Press TVall 149 news articles »
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New research shows that CT scans may give 29000 Americans cancer killing nearly 15000. CBS medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports.
New research shows that CT scans may give 29000 Americans cancer killing nearly 15000. CBS medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports.
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...are likely to occur in women because of high frequency of CT scans as women are more prone to lung and breast cancer. Though CT scans provide ‘great medical effort’, the findings of the study suggest that doctors should reduce the unnecessary scans and not...
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