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Cancer Screening World-wide Background
Current cancer screening methods are predominantly organ specific, utilizing diagnostic imaging tests with multiple modalities.
Limitation of current screening methods, such as low sensitivity and specificity, not only lead to missed cancers at intervenable stages – false negatives or unnecessary interventions on cancer-free individuals – false positives but also contribute to patient anxiety.
Delayed the invasive nature of some screening methods can further deter patients from adhering to their recommended screening schedules.
71% cancer deaths are caused by cancers without recommended screenings.
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