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Benefits of Cancer Screening
| Benefit | Prostate N = 22 n (%) | Colon N = 14 n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Early detection | 14 (64) | 11 (79) |
| Cure disease | 11 (50) | 7 (50) |
| Saves lives | 10 (46) | 8 (57) |
| Chance for effective treatment | 7 (32) | 2 (14) |
| Prevention of cancer | 0 | 10 (71) |
| Improved quality of life | 0 | 1 (7) |
| Decrease risk of cancer | 0 | 1 (7) |
| Saves money | 0 | 1 (7) |
| Total | 19 (86) | 13 (93) |
