In which of the following disease, Screening procedure increases the overall survival maximum?
Correct Answer: Colon cancer
Description: Colonic cancer has highest 5-year survival rate post-screening. - This can be known by Kaplan meiyer survival analysis. - Screening of colonic cancer is done by colonoscopy. SCREENING TESTS OF OTHER OPTIONS: - Prostate cancer : Prostate specific antigen + DRE - Lung cancer : Chest x-ray - Ovarian cancer: transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) & CA-125 blood test.
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