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Ashley H Snyder1, Allison Magnuson2, Amy M Westcott3
1Division of General Internal Medicine, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Mail Code H034, Hershey, PA 17033, USA.
Abstract:
When screening for cancer in older adults, it is important to consider the risks of screening, how long it takes to benefit from screening, and the patient's comorbidities and life expectancy. Delivering high-value care requires the consideration of evidence-based screening guidelines and careful selection of patients. This article considers the impact of cancer. It explores perspectives on the costs of common cancer screening tests, illustrates how using life expectancy can help clinicians determine who will benefit most from screening, and provides tools to help clinicians discuss with their older patients when it may be appropriate to stop screening for cancer.
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