How effective is screening?
On Wednesday's show we are looking at the latest research into the importance of breast cancer screening. I'll be speaking to local women about their experiences and we will discus the latest findings.
Some leading cancer doctors have questioned its value and a series of papers have claimed it's ineffective. If you have a strong opinion, either way regarding screening, please share your thoughts.
Updated Wednesday morning
We had a powerful response to this morning's programme on breast cancer. New research published today appears to support the case for screening. It concludes that for every woman who receives unnecessary treatment, two lives are saved.
Here are just a few of the comments.
Charlie Chan, a cancer surgeon at Cheltenham General Hospital welcomed the findings but didn't agree the age limit of 50 should be lowered for automatic screenings.
Joyce in Churchdown wanted to know why they don't screen over 70s?
Jane from Huntly is adopted and wanted to know what you do if you don't know your family history.
Cynthia in Cheltenham wanted to thank surgeon Chan who in her eyes "gave me 8 more years of life" . She had a mastectomy and thinks every woman in her 50s and 60s should have a screening.
Hi, I'm Mark Cummings. Every day I explore all things Gloucestershire on my breakfast show. The stories, the people, the history, the news - the complete package of what makes the county tick. On the show, and on this blog, we share our knowledge, stories and experiences to celebrate life in Gloucestershire.
Comment number 1.
At 6th Apr 2010, dennisjunior1 wrote:Mark:
Screening for cancer, is very much important because it is the safe way to detect the disease..
(Dennis Junior)
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