For those who may have incurred problems related to the head, it seems like CT scans are the ones to take up. They are able to pick up on such cases as hemorrhages, bone trauma, and just about anything which can be tied into brain tumor research. There isn't a single doubt in the world that these can help, though it seems like there has been a greater level of harm associated with it. Is it possible that these can increase instances of cancer in the brain?
According to a report that was written on TVNZ, brain tumor research findings indicated that those younger than 20 years old have increased cancer risk with repeated CT scans taken. This was found out by a team of researchers belonging to the Melbourne University School of Population and Global Health. The one who lead them, Professor John Matthews, stressed against having these scans done unless it was absolutely necessary. You can see why and I'm sure the same can be said for organizations along the lines of Voices Against Brain Cancer, too.
It seems like these scans have changed, though, as lower amounts of radiation are likely now than they were between 1985 and 2005. However, it seems like cases of cancer can still arise, as was shown by a report on bmj.com. It seems like researchers expected a lower increase. Nonetheless, the study said that younger people who went about these scans were 24 percent more likely to contract the condition as opposed to those who didn't take up the procedure, which I find to be pretty telling.
Let's say that there was a group of young people, around 10,000 or so. In that very group, it's definitely possible that 39 cases of cancer can come about, not including the CT scans. If these people decided to go about said scans, though, then you may be looking at 6 more cases, at least. While the increase may not be one that jumps out at you, consider the fact that groups can become bigger, meaning that the risk of cancer can climb up as such.
I don't think that anyone can disagree with the notion that cancer is difficult to research. The reason for this is because it's tough to figure out where it might have originated from. It's possible that CT scans could have been the sources, seeing as how these are the ones which have varying amounts of radiation tied in with them. This probably goes without saying but the fewer scans which are seen, the more better actual cancer rates will appear to be.
According to a report that was written on TVNZ, brain tumor research findings indicated that those younger than 20 years old have increased cancer risk with repeated CT scans taken. This was found out by a team of researchers belonging to the Melbourne University School of Population and Global Health. The one who lead them, Professor John Matthews, stressed against having these scans done unless it was absolutely necessary. You can see why and I'm sure the same can be said for organizations along the lines of Voices Against Brain Cancer, too.
It seems like these scans have changed, though, as lower amounts of radiation are likely now than they were between 1985 and 2005. However, it seems like cases of cancer can still arise, as was shown by a report on bmj.com. It seems like researchers expected a lower increase. Nonetheless, the study said that younger people who went about these scans were 24 percent more likely to contract the condition as opposed to those who didn't take up the procedure, which I find to be pretty telling.
Let's say that there was a group of young people, around 10,000 or so. In that very group, it's definitely possible that 39 cases of cancer can come about, not including the CT scans. If these people decided to go about said scans, though, then you may be looking at 6 more cases, at least. While the increase may not be one that jumps out at you, consider the fact that groups can become bigger, meaning that the risk of cancer can climb up as such.
I don't think that anyone can disagree with the notion that cancer is difficult to research. The reason for this is because it's tough to figure out where it might have originated from. It's possible that CT scans could have been the sources, seeing as how these are the ones which have varying amounts of radiation tied in with them. This probably goes without saying but the fewer scans which are seen, the more better actual cancer rates will appear to be.
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