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Genetic Counselors Struggle To Keep Up With Huge New Demand

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After Angelina Jolie disclosed her genetic predisposition for breast cancer, demand for genetic tests went up. Counselors help interpret those tests, and demand for their services has increased, too.

Heavy Use Of CT Scans Raises Concerns About Patients’ Exposure To Radiation

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CT scans, which are administered more than 85 million times a year, are an important diagnostic tool, but just one can be equivalent to 200 X-rays. Some doctors warn that health providers are not considering possible consequences when ordering the tests.

Cancer Meds Often Bring Big Out-Of-Pocket Costs For Patients, Report Finds

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The advocacy arm of the American Cancer Society said Wednesday that federal and state governments should move to restrict insurers from charging patients a percentage of the cost of their prescription drugs.