“What if you found cancer early enough to make a difference,” says the website for the Galleri test. Galleri is a new multi-cancer early detection (MCED) screening test that doctors can now order. Other MCEDs, like CancerSEEK and PanSeer, may be coming soon. The question is: Do these blood tests help people live longer?
Cancer is the No. 1 killer of U.S. adults aged 45 to 84. (Heart disease takes the lead in the 85+ category.) But cancer is actually many diseases, each with its own risk factors, warning signs, and survival rates. Take our quiz to see how much you know about minimizing your cancer risk. (Don’t expect a walk in the park. It’s not easy.) Each question has only one answer. Good luck!
Which cancers are deadly over the long run? To find out, scientists tracked common cancers in 13,556 men for 30 years and in 28,448 women for 35 years.
Women who had a screening colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy before age 50 had about a 55 percent lower risk of colorectal cancer by age 55 than those who had neither.
“10 ways to boost your metabolism.” “9 foods that lift your mood.” ”15 supplements to boost your immune system.” People love lists. So do websites eager to grab eyeballs. Only one problem: Much of the advice isn’t based on solid science. Here are some examples.
