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I didn't delve into all the downsides, but I did mention the stress and related depression that could be associated with a false positive. I also noted how ther
by epmaybe 8y ago
I didn't delve into all the downsides, but I did mention the stress and related depression that could be associated with a false positive. I also noted how there are downsides to mammograms, such as a breast biopsy. We could go a step further and note that some women opt for mastectomies as well, especially for genetic screening (BRCA).
There's plenty to delve into regarding the risks and benefits of screening tests: Here's a good framework for those interested.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279418/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279418/