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Radiology Groups Push Back on New Cancer Screening Guidelines

Radiology groups say the ACP's new screening recommendations conflict with nearly every major cancer organization and could cost thousands of lives annually.

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    ACP recommends biennial screening for ages 50-

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    ACR and SBI argue this could lead to 10,000 extra deaths.

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    They advocate for annual screenings starting at

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    ACP recommendations are deemed outdated by ACR and SBI.

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    Debate on screening harms and false positives exists.

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    ACR and SBI emphasize importance of research-backed practices.

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    Screening has led to a significant decline in death rates since the 1980s.

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    Guidelines apply to average-risk, asymptomatic patients.

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Radiology Groups Push Back on New Cancer Screening Guidelines

  • by Kerri Miller

  • April 17, 2026

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