Getting a full-body scan to check yourself out for possible cancers might sound like a great idea. But what are the risks and benefits? And what does a full-body scan entail? Should you get one?
We consulted Melissa Chen, M.D., a neuroradiologist specializing in diagnosing brain tumors and head and neck cancers.
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