Before saying yes to the medical test, know the risks and benefits

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The article examines direct-to-consumer full-body MRI scans marketed for early detection of cancer and other diseases. Major medical organizations do not recommend these scans for people without a very high risk of certain cancers, underscoring the need to weigh potential benefits against risks.

Companies are pitching full-body MRI scans directly to consumers as a way to detect cancer and other diseases early, but no major medical association—including the American Cancer Society and the American College of Radiology—recommends these scans for people without a very high risk of certain cancers.