Advantages of Low Radiation Scans

For years the leading cause of cancer related deaths has been Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer patients have a very poor survival rate and part of the problem has been a difficulty in terms of detection. While other forms of cancer benefit from early detection, lung cancer has always been difficult to spot. With the basic symptoms being strong coughs, weight loss, loss of appetite and shortness of breath, lung cancer could be mistaken for some other problem.

With the advent of Low Radiation Scans, early detection has become an option for cancer patients. While low dose computed tomography is still at a relatively early stage it provides a window into small lung nodules that, in a small number of patients, serve as indicators of lung cancer in its very early stages.

Low radiation scans use about one fourth of the radiation used in a CT scan. While many of the studies done have employed specific population sampling for their studies, suggestions have been made for specific age groups with smoking habits over a specific period of time.

Early detection is a key factor in improving a patient’s possibilities for survival. Prevention through proper habits is the best way to ensure survival so remember to take care of yourself by avoiding tobacco at all costs.

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Charla Hurst
General Operations Manager

Charla@ClermontRadiology.com
352-241-6100
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