Breast Cancer Over Diagnosed

Breast Cancer Over Diagnosed

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The video discusses the impact of cancer screening, highlighting a case where it saved a life. It addresses the controversy over screening's merits, revealing that while it prevents 1300 deaths annually in the UK, it also leads to 4000 cases of overdiagnosis. This means for every life saved, three women undergo unnecessary treatment. Despite this, cancer charities advocate for continued screening, emphasizing that overdiagnosed cancers may not require treatment, and the future risk remains uncertain.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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