Report shows only 14% of cancers detected by screening

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New research finds just 14 percent of diagnosed cancers are detected by recommended screening. According to a new report from a non-profit research organization in Chicago, most cancers are discovered when a patient is seeking medical attention for a separate issue. The report states that only four types of cancer (breast, lung, colo-rectal, and cervical) have recommended screening tests, with varying levels of detection.

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