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Should You Get That Scan? Your Doctor Might Not Be Great At Helping You Decide

Screening for lung cancer can catch tumors but it can also produce false positives. Patients need to decide whether it's right for them, but doctors often don't know how to advise them. (Getty Images/Blend Images)
Screening for lung cancer can catch tumors but it can also produce false positives. Patients need to decide whether it's right for them, but doctors often don't know how to advise them. (Getty Images/Blend Images)

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