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Catch 101
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Why am I not seeing a screening recommendation?

Screening recommendations should reflect both your lifetime and near-term risk. In some situations, the costs may outweigh the benefits.

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Risk Model
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Positive and negative predictive value

This more complex metric than test sensitivity or specificity will allow you to understand the likelihood that any specific test result–whether positive or negative–is in fact accurate.

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Prevention
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Coffee: good for your energy and for your health

Drinking coffee can improve heart health, protect against Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, and protect against several forms of cancer. Here’s why you might want to consider adding a few daily cups.

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Prevention
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Toasting to good health? Consider putting down your glass...

Heavy drinking has been shown to significantly increase the risk of several forms of cancer, as well as heart disease, dementia, and depression (among other health issues). Drinking less can significantly mitigate those risks.

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Prevention
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Fruit Daily: Lower Your Cancer Risk

Fruit’s abundant antioxidants and nutrients can protect against cancer and help regulate hormones. Find out which fruits offer the most benefits.

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Prevention
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Why vegetables should play a major role in your diet

Eating more vegetables has been shown to protect against several types of cancer, and reduce the risk of several other health problems. We tell you which vegetables pack the most nutritional punch.

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Prevention
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Tips to lose weight (and lower your cancer risk)

Excess body fat raises estrogen, insulin, and inflammation, all of which are linked to cancer. Here are science-backed tips to help.

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Prevention
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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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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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