One of the pitfalls of the FIT and multitarget DNA test (trade name Cologuard) is the inability to find polyps. A poly is a small growth on a stalk. Think of a skin tag in your colon. Some polyps are harmless. Others have malignant potential. Polyps that can turn into cancer are called adenomas. An adenoma is the middleman of cancer.  As we wrap up our discussion on screening tests we will take closer look at a gold standard, the colonoscopy, which is critical for finding and removing polyps and adenomas.

When your doctor tells you that your mammogram is “positive” or “abnormal,” negative emotions and thoughts may flood your mind. Yet, take a step back, know your mammogram score and become empowered to know the next steps. Let’s find out more about when you might need a biopsy.

Breast cancer risk increases with age, yet even women in their 20s and 30s have some risk of breast cancer. Find out more about breast risk for each stage of life.

It is not enough to know if you have a "negative" or "positive" mammogram result. You need to know you BIRADS score. In this episode, we will learn more about BIRADS scores and what this means for your risk of breast cancer.

Before we begin our series on breast cancer, lets learn some interesting facts and statistics about this disease.

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