Screening for cancer – not an easy solution

Screening for diseases like cancer may seem a simple solution to catch the disease before it becomes serious. But in this episode we find out how complicated screening for cancer is.

Show Notes
When is screening for cancer the right course of action?
LINK: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/noncommunicable-diseases/cancer/news/news/2022/2/when-is-screening-for-cancer-the-right-course-of-action

A short guide to cancer screening. Increase effectiveness, maximize benefits and minimize harm (2022)
LINK: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/noncommunicable-diseases/cancer/publications/2022/a-short-guide-to-cancer-screening.-increase-effectiveness,-maximize-benefits-and-minimize-harm-2022

WHO Candid Conversations - Aron Anderson and Sue Cohen
LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XavsJ1tc4iY

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