Too many cancer screening options confuse patients, lead them to avoid screenings altogether
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 - 17:31
in Health & Medicine
(PhysOrg.com) -- Adhering to cancer screening recommendations is one of the best things people can do to reduce their risk of dying from cancer. But research at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center suggests that when patients are presented more than one colorectal cancer screening option, there is a greater chance of confusion and, therefore, a greater chance of neglecting screening recommendations.