It’s Becoming Easier To Test For Gene Mutations Linked To Breast Cancer, But Is That Really A Win For Women?

Experts warn that women tend to overestimate their chances of getting cancer as well as their chances of dying from cancer. That anxiety can be amplified by genetic tests and lead to aggressive and unnecessary intervention. Meanwhile, the scandal at USC has lead to a moment of reckoning and reflection in the gynecology field.

from Kaiser Health News https://ift.tt/2tLFNmH