CANCER
Cancer Prevention

Cancer Prevention

Cancer Research UK

Many people believe that getting cancer is purely down to genes, fate or bad luck. But through scientific research, we know that our risk actually depends on a combination of our genes, our environment and aspects of our lives, many of which we can control... More Information


American Cancer Society

Many cancer deaths could be prevented by making healthy choices like not smoking, staying at a healthy weight, eating right, keeping active, and getting recommended screening tests. In this section you can learn how to help lower your chances of getting cancer, plus what screening tests the American Cancer Society recommends, and when... More Information


Macmillan Cancer Support

Most of the time, we don’t know exactly what causes any particular cancer. But we do know some of the risk factors for cancer. Risk factors are things that can make you more likely to develop cancer. They include things such as being older, smoking and being overweight.

Some risk factors are very likely to cause cancer. Others only slightly increase the risk of getting it. Usually, cancer is the result of a combination of several risk factors.

Having a particular risk factor doesn’t mean that you’ll definitely get cancer - just as not having any risk factors doesn’t mean you won’t... More Information


Word Health Organization

At least one-third of all cancer cases are preventable. Prevention offers the most cost-effective long-term strategy for the control of cancer... More Information


Prevent Cancer Foundation

Below are four primary habits that everyone should adopt. These steps are more than a call to action — they are the keys to leading a longer, healthier life. Integrate these steps into your daily life gradually, share them with family, support friends in the midst of these life changes — it’s never too late to make simple, yet lifesaving, lifestyle changes... More Information


National Cancer Institute

Information on general cancer prevention, prevention of specific cancers, and cancer prevention clinical trials... More Information


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