Re:New Radiotracer Can Identify Nearly 30 Types of Cancer
by dannykwells on Monday June 10, 2019 @01:20PM
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No, this is the wrong argument. What would happen is, eventually people just wouldn't believe any of these tests and they would become useless, even when they did reach a high level of PPV. Also see the point about biopsies - definitely not non-invasive, often require surgery. Also cost - you're now looking at 5-10k extra charges.
Re:New Radiotracer Can Identify Nearly 30 Types of Cancer
by Waterluvian on Monday June 10, 2019 @01:14PM
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False positives can be actively harmful. Unnecessary biopsies lead to unnecessary infections and stress and such.
Re:New Radiotracer Can Identify Nearly 30 Types of Cancer
by nostromo on Monday June 10, 2019 @01:37PM
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Cancer is also harmful, particularly if not found early.
Re:New Radiotracer Can Identify Nearly 30 Types of Cancer
by SketchySeaBeast on Monday June 10, 2019 @05:56PM
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I assume every doctor's visit sees you getting checked for every type of condition every time, or do you want your doctor to play the odds and only look for things you're likely to have?
There's plenty of harmful ways to die, and you'll find they don't check for most of them until they have a decent reason.
More information is better than less, imo.