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All the grumbling about too much screening doesn’t pass my sniff test. No one can convince me that detecting cancer earlier isn’t, on average, a good thing. The
by keenmaster 3y ago
All the grumbling about too much screening doesn’t pass my sniff test. No one can convince me that detecting cancer earlier isn’t, on average, a good thing. The real problem is how expensive our healthcare system is - the cost of even basic screening procedures makes them into a much bigger deal than they need to be.
- gumby 3y ago> No one can convince me that detecting cancer earlier isn’t, on average, a good thing. Since no one can convince you, indeed you should not bother to read any of the extensive literature on the subject. But consider that if indeed it does not extend lifespan, but does extend treatment span, patients will suffer a worse quality of life on painful treatment that does not help and the concomitant fear. A shame, because you finger health care expense and this phenomenon increases health care expense.
- keenmaster 3y agoAh, the plebeians are the problem. With more information, the plebeians will make incorrect decisions that make them more miserable. It is better to keep them in the veil of ignorance for their own good.