But that's kind of not the issue here. It's that false positives in the cancer detection process can sometimes be more likely to kill you than if you didn't ch

But that's kind of not the issue here. It's that false positives in the cancer detection process can sometimes be more likely to kill you than if you didn't check for cancer in the first place. And of course all the flow on effects where the cost of detecting cancer and doing all of these exploratory surgeries means you spend less money on food, well being, basic medical care, dental care etc. Which then may kill you faster than just living with the cancer.