Looking For Lung Cancer With A Yearly X-Ray Doesn't Reduce Deaths

Yearly chest X-rays to look for lung cancer aren't worth doing because they don't save lives, according to a federally funded study. More than 150,000 people took part in the research. Read More...

Read the complete post at http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/10/26/141727974/looking-for-lung-cancer-with-a-yearly-x-ray-doesnt-reduce-deaths?ft=1&f=103537970


Posted Oct 26 2011, 12:34 PM by Shots - Health Blog