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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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Diet

Vitamin D and Cancer: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Vitamin D regulates cell growth, immune function, and inflammation, all processes directly relevant to cancer. Here is what the research shows about deficiency, supplementation, and cancer risk.

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Exercise

How Exercise Reduces Your Cancer Risk

Regular physical activity is linked to reduced risk for at least 13 cancer types. Here is what the research shows and how to build habits that actually protect you.

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Prevention

Does Alcohol Increase Cancer Risk? What the Evidence Shows

Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen linked to at least seven cancer types. Here is what the evidence says and how reducing your intake can lower your risk.

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Testing
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Prostate Cancer Screening: When to Get a PSA Test and What to Expect

The PSA test is one of the most important tools in prostate cancer detection. Here's when to get screened, what the results mean, and how to act on them.

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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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