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Oversold cancer screenings

Screenings for several cancers, including prostate, ovarian and lung cancer, are overused. For many people the risks outweigh the benefits. However pap smears, mammograms and colon...

Screenings for several cancers, including prostate, ovarian and lung cancer, are overused. For many people the risks outweigh the benefits. However pap smears, mammograms and colon cancer screening are worth it for people in certain age groups.

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