> There are studies providing solid evidence that Disease X can be typically delayed by years or decades if you do A, B, and C.
> Is that information not valuable to you?
It depends what A, B, or C are. If it's full mastectomy based on a misunderstanding of statistics then no, that information isn't useful and might be harmful.
Getting a double mastectomy is 90% effective in preventing breast cancer in high risk patients. Getting tested for cancer is 0% effective in preventing cancer. The best it can do is possibly increase your odds of survival.
Angelina Jolie wrote in an OP-ED about her choice to undergo a preventative double mastectomy.
> Is that information not valuable to you?
It depends what A, B, or C are. If it's full mastectomy based on a misunderstanding of statistics then no, that information isn't useful and might be harmful.