Saturday, June 2, 2012

The psychological side of cancer screening...

Read this great Time Healthland article and see what you think:

Why People Stick with Cancer Screening, Even When It Causes Harm

When it comes to complex medical decisions, cold hard statistics may hold little sway over patients in the face of a single, compelling anecdote.


Human nature is a complicated thing.  How we hold on to things that make us feel safe and familiar, even when facing rock solid evidence that we should do the contrary.

Complicated?  Try crazy!

Feel good and keep smiling!  Pat

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