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Rich66 · 10-21-2009, 03:31 PM

An update/clarification/CYA?

http://www.reuters.com/article/press...09+PRN20091021

But c'mon. You know about all those "unnecessary tests", right?

I'm not comfortable with it being ok to let other cancers get caught later based on rear-view mirror statistics or cost/benefit analysis. Cancer treatment is always evolving. Me thinks, find it early, treat it with what's available now until something better comes along.

In terms of disclosure, would be good for patients to know the false negative rate of mammo and let them make an informed decision on diagnostic tests. Yes, even if they have to pay out of pocket.

10-21-2009, 03:31 PM	#4
Rich66 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 3,431	Re: In Shift, Cancer Society Has Concerns on Screenings An update/clarification/CYA? http://www.reuters.com/article/press...09+PRN20091021 But c'mon. You know about all those "unnecessary tests", right? I'm not comfortable with it being ok to let other cancers get caught later based on rear-view mirror statistics or cost/benefit analysis. Cancer treatment is always evolving. Me thinks, find it early, treat it with what's available now until something better comes along. In terms of disclosure, would be good for patients to know the false negative rate of mammo and let them make an informed decision on diagnostic tests. Yes, even if they have to pay out of pocket.