Sensitivity and specificity in cancer screening
Understanding the predictive power of tests is critical to placing your results in context
Catch Guide to Lymphoma
Lymphomas form in the lymphocytes, white blood cells that make antibodies and fight infection in the body.
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.
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.
How targeted interventions can reduce risk
Targeted lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on your risk profile for cancer.
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.
Take Control of Your Health
Catch shares cutting-edge science and simple actions that could change your future.