Most Older Adults Get Screened For Cancer, Despite Recommendations: Study

Most adults 75 and older undergo cancer screenings, even though the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against routine screening for certain cancers in that age group, according to a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine.Read More... More on Healthy Living Health News

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