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| − | + | *There are different kinds of screening tests. | |
| − | + | *Screening tests have risks. | |
| − | * | + | :*Some screening tests can cause serious problems. |
| − | *False- | + | :*False-positive test results are possible. |
| − | *Finding the cancer may not improve the person's health or help the person live longer. | + | :*False-negative test results are possible. |
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| + | :*Finding the cancer may not improve the person's health or help the person live longer. | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 22 September 2019
Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ®)–Patient Version
What Is Cancer Screening?
KEY POINTS
- Cancer screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms.
- There are different kinds of screening tests.
- Screening tests have risks.
- Some screening tests can cause serious problems.
- False-positive test results are possible.
- False-negative test results are possible.
- Finding the cancer may not improve the person's health or help the person live longer.
