Causes and Prevention
Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. This can include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding exposure to known cancer-causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that can prevent cancer from developing.
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Risk Factors for Cancer
Information about behaviors, exposures, and other factors that may influence the risk of cancer.
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The Genetics of Cancer
Information about genetic changes, how they may be inherited or acquired during a person's life, and how they can increase cancer risk.
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Cancer Prevention Overview PDQ®
General information about cancer prevention and descriptions of the concepts used in cancer-specific prevention summaries.
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Causes and Prevention Research
Find research articles on cancer causes and prevention, which may include news stories, clinical trials, blog posts, and descriptions of active studies.