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. 2023 Aug 7;23:829. doi: 10.1186/s12913-023-09738-4

Table 3.

Benefits and Value of Cancer Screenings Since USPSTF Recommendations Considering Adherence

Cancer Type Total Cohort Size of Eligible Individuals Considering Adherence
(millions of people)
Life-Years Gained Considering Adherence
(millions of life years)
Value of the Life-Years Gained Considering Adherence
($ trillions)
Breast 55–81 1.6–3.6 $0.8-$1.9
Colorectal 78–85 0.7–1.9 $0.4-$1.0
Cervical 111 9.9–10.6 $5.2-$5.7
Lung 2.4 0.08 $0.04
Total 244–278 12.2–16.2 $6.5-$8.6

USPSTF, US Preventive Services Task Force