Screening
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Forward Look
Lung Cancer Screening for Smokers Almost Ready for Prime TimeStudies suggest low-dose CT screening can reduce lung cancer deaths in those at high risk.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Get Smart About Smartphone Cancer AppsStudy shows reasons to be skeptical about medical apps.
by Stephen Ornes
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Forward Look
Guiding Patients From Screening Through TreatmentPatient navigators can play an important role in cancer care.
by Alanna Kennedy-Gorman
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Forward Look
Common-Sense ScreeningSigmoidoscopy may be a good option for colorectal cancer screening.
by Sue Rochman
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Forward Look
Task Force Says “No” to PSA for Prostate Cancer ScreeningExpert panel's recommendation spurs debate.
by Stephen Ornes
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A Genetic LegacyDoctors now know more than ever about the inherited cancer-related mutations that can link generations of family members. But with the new knowledge from scientific advances and DNA testing come new questions for patients.
by Sue Rochman
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The Dense Breast DebateSome states are mandating that doctors tell patients about breast density, which can affect cancer risk.
by Mitzi Baker
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The Family Cancer TreeAccurate reporting of family histories could be key to risk reduction.
by Mitzi Baker
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Forward Look
Cancer Screening: A Dose of RealityQ&A with H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice.
by Sue Rochman
