Few Australians warned of risks with cancer screenings

By Amy Corderoy
Updated June 1 2015 - 10:13am, first published May 21 2015 - 4:12am
Many women are not told that while a mammogram could save their life, it could also lead to potentially invasive unnecessary treatment. Photo: Supplied
Many women are not told that while a mammogram could save their life, it could also lead to potentially invasive unnecessary treatment. Photo: Supplied

Most Australians being screened for some cancers are not being informed of the risk that screening programs will lead to unnecessary and potentially dangerous tests and treatments, a study indicates.