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Why quitting smoking at any time will significantly reduce your cancer risk

The health impacts of smoking are widespread and significant, but many of the most dangerous consequences begin to reverse themselves almost from the moment you quit.

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Why Catch

The science of behavior change

Making lifestyle changes, even big ones, doesn’t have to be daunting if you use well-studied techniques to help ensure your success.

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Prevention

Moderate vs Vigorous Exercise Benefits

The health benefits of exercise are well-established, but not all exercise is created equal. Moderate activity and vigorous activity have different effects in the body, and both are important for different reasons.

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The Catch Cancer Guides

The Catch Guide to Esophageal Cancer

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Prevention

Can Hot Drinks Raise Cancer Risk?

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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Emerging Science

Can a blood draw tell you whether you have cancer?

Liquid biopsies analyze blood, urine, or sputum for DNA signatures of cancer, and can detect many cancers earlier than current screening protocols. The technology is still developing, but could radically transform cancer diagnosis and treatment.

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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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