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Doctor Warns: 5 Medical Tests I'd REFUSE After Age 70

Dr. Laura reveals the 5 medical screening tests that do MORE HARM than good for seniors over 70. Learn which routine checkups you can safely skip based on current medical evidence and protect yourself from unnecessary procedures, anxiety, and complications. 🎯 The 5 Tests to Avoid: ✅ PSA Screening - Why routine prostate testing after 70 causes more problems than it solves ✅ Mammograms After 75 - The hidden risks of breast cancer screening in older women ✅ Colonoscopy After 75 - When colon cancer screening becomes dangerous ✅ Repeat Bone Density Scans - Why annual DEXA scans waste your time and money ✅ Carotid Ultrasound Screening - The #1 test that leads to unnecessary surgery 💡 Why This Matters: 🔹 Overdiagnosis leads to overtreatment in seniors 🔹 Screening tests carry real risks: infections, perforations, radiation 🔹 Quality of life matters more than finding every abnormality 🔹 Slow-growing cancers may never cause symptoms in your lifetime 🔹 YOU have the right to decline tests that don't benefit you 📚 Sources Referenced: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, 2018, Recommendations on PSA Screening American Cancer Society, 2020, Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines for Older Women U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, 2021, Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations International Society for Clinical Densitometry, 2019, Official Positions on Bone Density Testing American Heart Association, 2017, Guidelines for Management of Carotid Artery Stenosis 👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Laura: Board-certified physician specializing in senior wellness and preventive care. This channel provides evidence-based health information to help you make informed decisions about your medical care. 💬 Join the Conversation: Comment below with your age and location - let's build a community of informed healthcare consumers! #SeniorHealth #MedicalTests #Over70 #HealthyAging #PreventiveCare #DoctorAdvice #HealthScreening #SeniorWellness #MedicalAdvice #AgingWell ______________________________________________________________ ► Medical Disclaimer: Dr. Laura | Senior Wellness is not a medical provider. All content on this channel—including videos, descriptions, graphics, and any linked resources—is created purely for general educational and informational purposes. It should never be considered a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health-care professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never start, stop, or change any medication or supplement without speaking with your doctor or pharmacist, and never disregard or delay professional advice because of something you watched here. ► Copyright / Fair-Use Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act (Title 17, United States Code), allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. This channel’s use of copyrighted material is intended strictly for non-profit, educational, and commentary purposes and is believed to constitute “fair use.” No copyright infringement is intended. All rights to any third-party footage, images, trademarks, or music remain with their respective owners.