Dr. Barry Dworkin

Large scale study planned to evaluate cancer-screening blood tests. Lost in this is what screening is trying to achieve and not simply diagnosing disease earlier.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 11, 2022

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Source:
Can cancer blood tests live up to promise of saving lives?

Reference:
What screening aims to achieve and why evidence matters

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