Using CT scans to screen for lung cancer may carry risks

Debi wrote an interesting post today on

Here’s a quick excerpt
Lung cancer screenings may carry hidden dangers, researchers announced Saturday at theĀ American Society of Clinical Oncologymeeting in Orlando.
People who are screened have a 21% chance of being unnecessarily frightened by findings that initially seem suspicious, but turn out to be benign, says lead author Jennifer Croswell.

Read the rest of this great post here

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