Glossary

Early diagnosis

Early diagnosis

Frühdiagnostik·Also: Früherkennung

Early diagnosis comprises examinations intended to detect a disease as early as possible, often before symptoms appear. The aim is to improve the chances of successful treatment, for example in cancer screening examinations.

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