|
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
04-19-2010, 10:28 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Lung cancer screening can lead to a lot of false alarms, unnecessary biopsies, study
NEW YORK - Screening smokers for cancer with lung scans can lead to a high rate of false alarms, unneeded tests and biopsies, a new study suggests. Some hospitals are promoting lung cancer screening with a special X-ray called a CT scan.
    
|
|
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| Lung Cancer Screening Often Raises False Alarm | cancerfr | Lung Cancer | 0 | 04-20-2010 11:15 PM |
| Lung Cancer Screening Can Lead To High False Alarms, Unneeded Biopsies: Study | cancerfr | Throat (Laryngeal and Pharyngeal) Cancer | 0 | 04-20-2010 11:15 PM |
| Lung cancer screening often yields false positives | cancerfr | Lung Cancer | 0 | 04-19-2010 10:28 PM |
| Lung cancer scans often lead to false alarms | cancerfr | Lung Cancer | 0 | 04-19-2010 10:28 PM |
Linear Mode
