African-Americans have highest cancer rates of all racial ethnicities, yet feel less at risk, study finds

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 22:21 in Health & Medicine

Mammograms, pap smears and early detection tests for prostate cancer, colorectal cancer and other malignancies are critical for catching cancer before it becomes deadly. However, a new study shows that persons of different ethnic groups have different ideas and opinions about whether they are at risk for developing cancer -- perceptions that can influence whether they undergo screening.

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