An extensive study of population-level mortality data, along with cancer prevention and screening interventions across common cancer in the United States over the past 45 years was recently compiled by the National Cancer Institute. According to the authors, "an estimated 5.94 million cancer deaths were averted for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers combined, [where] cancer prevention and screening efforts averted 8 of 10 (4.75 million) deaths." The authors further emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and prevention may "reduce or eliminate treatment, minimize harmful adverse effects of cancer or treatment, and reduce the financial burden of cancer."
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Source mentioned:
Goddard KAB, Feuer EJ, Mandelblatt JS, et al. Estimation of Cancer Deaths Averted From Prevention, Screening, and Treatment Efforts, 1975-2020. JAMA Oncology; Published online 5 December 2024. doi: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2024.5381
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