Screening & Family History
Evidence-Based Topics in Screening & Family History
Mammogram Screening Guidelines by Age
Evidence-based guidance on mammogram screening guidelines by age — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Colorectal Screening Options Starting at Age 45
Evidence-based guidance on colorectal screening options starting at age 45 — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Cervical Cancer Screening Pap and HPV Testing
Evidence-based guidance on cervical cancer screening pap and hpv testing — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Prostate PSA Testing and Shared Decision Making
Evidence-based guidance on prostate psa testing and shared decision making — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Low-Dose CT Lung Screening Criteria
Evidence-based guidance on low-dose ct lung screening criteria — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
BRCA1/BRCA2 Gene Mutations and High-Risk Care
Evidence-based guidance on brca1/brca2 gene mutations and high-risk care — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Lynch Syndrome (HNPCC) and Hereditary Colorectal Risk
Evidence-based guidance on lynch syndrome (hnpcc) and hereditary colorectal risk — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
How to Map Your Family Cancer History
Evidence-based guidance on how to map your family cancer history — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
What Happens During a Genetic Counseling Session
Evidence-based guidance on what happens during a genetic counseling session — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Dense Breast Notifications and Supplemental Ultrasound/MRI
Evidence-based guidance on dense breast notifications and supplemental ultrasound/mri — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Stool-Based Screening Tests (FIT, FIT-DNA) Explained
Evidence-based guidance on stool-based screening tests (fit, fit-dna) explained — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
How Polyp Removal During Colonoscopy Prevents Cancer
Evidence-based guidance on how polyp removal during colonoscopy prevents cancer — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Total-Body Skin Exams for High-Risk Individuals
Evidence-based guidance on total-body skin exams for high-risk individuals — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Recognizing Patterns of Hereditary Cancer
Evidence-based guidance on recognizing patterns of hereditary cancer — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
Cascade Genetic Testing for At-Risk Relatives
Evidence-based guidance on cascade genetic testing for at-risk relatives — what research shows, practical risk reduction, and authoritative sources.
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