
Vinay Prasad on Cancer Screening
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Examining Compliance and Personal Stories in Cancer Screening
This chapter explores the alarming compliance rates for colon cancer screenings, contrasting colonoscopy and FIT card tests while uncovering low participation in the U.S. and Nordic countries. Through a personal story of a 74-year-old chain smoker, the discussion highlights the unpredictable nature of cancer and the implications of smoking on health outcomes.
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