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Catch 101
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Early Cancer Detection Saves Lives

Over 90% of stage 1 cancers are survivable. Learn why early detection matters and how personalized screening can save lives.

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The Catch Cancer Guides
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Colorectal Cancer Risk, Screening and Prevention

Colorectal cancer originates in the colon or rectum, portions of the large intestine.

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Risk Model
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Understanding near-term vs. lifetime risk

Your lifetime cancer risk and your near-term risk are very different numbers. Understanding both is key to prevention.

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Catch 101
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How Catch thinks about cancer risk

Cancer can feel like something beyond your control, but it isn't. Here's how Catch thinks about risk and what you can do.

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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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Your drinking water could be hurting your health

Common contaminants may be increasing your risk of cancer and other dangerous diseases.

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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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