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How are the most common forms/types of cancer detected/screened for? which common types have no screening tests at all, at this time?
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Following: Breast, cervical, and colon are routinely screened for. Prostate screening is controversial. Lung cancer screening is available for high risk individuals. Skin cancer recommended but not commonly done. All others have no screen in particular ovarian and pancreatic.
Answered 6/29/2013
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