Nonrecommended screenings in older individuals

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cp418
cp418 Member Posts: 7,079
edited January 2016 in Clinical Trials, Research News, Podcasts, and Study Results

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-01/tjn...

Nonrecommended screenings for prostate, breast cancer in older individuals


I am completely disgusted after reading this article to suggest patients over age 65 should not be screened.

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  • Fallleaves
    Fallleaves Member Posts: 806
    edited January 2016

    There are some experts that think cancer screening is overrated for everyone, not just those over 65.

    "In Cancer Screening, Why Not Tell the Truth?"

    http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/857100

    I'm not sure what to believe.

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited January 2016

    Always nice when people die on their doctors' schedule. ::rolleyes:: However, statistics can only tell us about a group, not a person. This sort of recommendation may look like it's intended to help people not receive unneeded, intrusive care, but I imagine the covert intention is to capitate/save money for insurers and medical systems.

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