>> Increased use of screening programmes has contributed to this phenomenon to a certain extent, although a genuine increase in the incidence of early-onset forms of several cancer types also seems to have emerged.
How do they separate these two. Early testing is becoming more common so you expect to see more cancer simply due to looking for it.
Doc: Early screening has increased the 5-year survival rate for various cancers.
Patient: Of course it has, but will I live any longer?
How do they separate these two. Early testing is becoming more common so you expect to see more cancer simply due to looking for it.
Doc: Early screening has increased the 5-year survival rate for various cancers.
Patient: Of course it has, but will I live any longer?