How Do Technical Malfunctions Affect Cancer Diagnosis?
Diagnostic tools such as MRI, CT scans, and PET scans are crucial for identifying cancerous tissues. A malfunction in these imaging systems can result in poor image quality, leading to misinterpretation of results. Laboratory tests, including biopsy analyses and genomic sequencing, are also prone to errors due to equipment malfunction or human error. Such issues can cause false positives or negatives, impacting the accuracy of the diagnosis.
