Cancer screening saves thousands of lives, cuts healthcare bill

National screening programmes for cervical, breast and bowel cancer save thousands of lives each year in the Netherlands and reduce long-term healthcare costs by €216 million, broadcaster NOS said on Tuesday, quoting research by Erasmus university’s teaching hospital. The study, published last month, was the first to use detailed data from health insurers, giving researchers a clearer picture of the long-term medical care cancer patients require beyond treatment, the broadcaster said. These include additional visits to physiotherapists, psychologists or GPs...