Sensitivity and specificity in cancer screening
Understanding the predictive power of tests is critical to placing your results in context
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.
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.
Understanding near-term vs. lifetime risk
Sensitivity and specificity in cancer screening
Understanding the predictive power of tests is critical to placing your results in context
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.
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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