Thursday, July 15, 2010

Are Many Early Cancers Being Overtreated?

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It may be an unthinkable notion for those raised on the message that early cancer detection saves lives, but it is possible that tumors are actually being found too early.

Cancer screenings can unearth tumors that never would have threatened the person's life.  But their aren’t good ways to tell in advance which tumors won't be dangerous.

The Washington Post reports:



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