Overdiagnosis has been associated with many cancers. It most often occurs when clinicians actively seek other diseases in healthier patient populations. This has led to an increase in incidence of several types of cancers even as mortality stays the same.
Cancer overdiagnosis consumes resources and also burdens patients both emotionally and financially. Test yourself on key recent findings related to this issue with a short quiz.
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Cite this: Elwyn C. Cabebe. Rapid Review Quiz: Cancer Overdiagnosis - Medscape - Apr 08, 2022.
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