CT scans can detect about 90% of the medium and large lesions and cancers detected by colonoscopy, a study in this week's New England Journal of Medicine found.

In my view, using a CT scan to detect colon cancer should be limited to those individuals who, for whatever reason, cannot tolerate a colonoscopy. But remember, colorectal cancer is the third most ...

Computed tomographic (CT) colonography may offer patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer an alternative to colonoscopy that is less-invasive, is better-tolerated and has good diagnostic ...

Computer-assisted detection computed tomography reveals abnormal thickening of bowel wall in areas of nonraised malignant lesions.

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — CT scans might be able to prevent more colon cancers than stool DNA tests, a new study says.

It should be noted that these lesions may not be readily apparent on CT imaging of the liver, unless the CT study is optimized with multiphase contrast enhanced acquisition.

A German study suggests that whole-body PET and CT scans provide a suitable method for diagnosing the stage of colorectal cancer.

Computed tomographic (CT) colonography may offer patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer an alternative to colonoscopy that is less-invasive, is better-tolerated and has good diagnostic ...

Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study published in Radiology.

Dec. 2 -- TUESDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A CT scan of liver tumors caused by the spread of colorectal cancer may help predict overall survival after chemotherapy, researchers report. Adding ...