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Vinay Prasad on Cancer Screening

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The Effectiveness of Cancer Screenings and the Neglect of High-Risk Individuals

The hosts discuss the limitations of cancer screenings and how high-risk individuals are often neglected in trials. They explore the psychological effects of screening and the difficulty in making decisions after a cancer diagnosis. Additionally, they discuss the concept of competing risks and the limitations of cancer screening in older individuals.

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