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Early screening for cancer is critical and PCPs play a major role in educating patients about regular screenings.
The importance of early screening for cancer cannot be understated. The earlier cancer is detected, the better the chance of having a favorable outcome.
“Primary care physicians (PCPs) play a key role in educating patients about regular cancer screenings and the benefits of early detection,” Nadia Howlader, Ph.D., from the National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences, says. “They can explain how screenings improve survival rates and address misconceptions about delaying them, emphasizing the risks of later-stage diagnoses.”
PCPs can also provide personalized guidance based on a patient’s risk factors, such as family history or lifestyle, making screenings more...
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