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Screening

Should I always get screened if I have elevated risk?

Catch screening recommendations are informed by near-term risk. Although your lifetime risk for a particular cancer may be elevated, that doesn't mean that near-term screening is always the right decision.

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Emerging Science

The widespread health risks of endocrine-disrupting chemicals

Endocrine disrupting chemicals interfere with many basic body functions and have been linked to multiple types of cancer as well as other health problems. They are present in plastics, personal products, textiles, and even drinking water, but there are ways to reduce your exposure.

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Emerging Science

The health risks of radiation (and what you can do to avoid it)

Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation exposure can increase the risk of several types of cancers. Some sources, like cell phones, are still under study.

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The Catch Cancer Guides

The Catch Guide to Breast Cancer

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Prevention

Tips to lose weight – and lower your cancer risk

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Prevention

The surprising risks of hot foods and drinks

If you have a preference for high-temperature foods and drinks, you may be doing damage that could eventually lead to cancer.

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Prevention

Sugar sweetened drinks are making you unhealthy

Sweetened beverages like juice and soda increase your risk for cancer, Alzheimer’s, type 2 diabetes, and cause widespread inflammation. But there are healthy alternatives to satisfy your craving.

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Risk Model

Why we don't include race as a risk factor

When discussing risk factors for cancer, among other health conditions, one that often comes up is race.

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Join the movement

Reducing your cancer risk starts here

1 in 2 Americans will get cancer during their lifetime and 1 in 6 will die from it. We’re on a mission to change that.

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