U.S. Medical Body: Risks of Thyroid Cancer Screenings may Outweigh Benefits

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By Seth Pollard

A U.S. health task force said in a May 2017 statement that screening for thyroid cancer is no longer recommended for adults who have “no signs or symptoms.” [1]

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force said in the news release that there is no evidence that screenings improve survival and can lead to over-diagnosis and other possible complications.

Task Force member Karina W. Davison, Ph.D., M.A.Sc., said:

“While there is very little evidence of the benefits of screening for thyroid cancer, there is considerable evidence of the serious harms of treatment, such as damage to the nerves that control speaking and breathing.

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