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June 1978 (Volume 56)
Quarterly Article
Howard P. Greenwald
Selwyn W. Becker
Michael C. Nevitt
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Professionals and public alike believe in the benefits of early cancer detection. Yet screening programs have encountered serious problems in engaging their clients to seek prompt medical follow-up. If benefits of early detection are to be achieved, and fear and mistrust overcome, a more reliable connection between screening and treatment must be forged.
Author(s): Howard P. Greenwald; Selwyn W. Becker; Michael C. Nevitt
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Volume 56, Issue 2 (pages 212–230) Published in 1978
