Cancer Prevention Strategies and Tips

Cancer prevention involves taking actions to reduce the risk of developing cancer by making lifestyle changes, getting screened, and avoiding exposure to carcinogens.
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Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Cancer Prevention FAQ


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What is cancer 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. Information about behaviors, exposures, and other factors that may influence the risk of cancer.

Can cancer be prevented?

Not all cancers can be prevented but there are things you can do to reduce your risk. These include not smoking and keeping a healthy weight. The world around us can make being healthy hard, and this can affect some people more than others. We need the government to help make it easier for us all.

How can a healthy diet reduce cancer risk?

Eating a healthy balanced diet can help reduce your risk of cancer. The less alcohol you drink, the lower the risk of cancer. Being more active can help us keep a healthy weight and reduce the risk of cancer. You can’t catch cancer, but some infections such as HPV can increase your risk. Changes in our hormone levels can affect the risk of cancer.

How can I reduce my cancer risk?

Research shows that things like stopping smoking and keeping a healthy weight can reduce the risk of cancer. By making healthy changes now, you can make a difference to your health in the future. Use this page to explore six things that can reduce cancer risk. And remember, you can also talk to your doctor if you’re worried about your cancer risk.

How can cancer be prevented?

Between 30 and 50% of cancers can currently be prevented by avoiding risk factors and implementing existing evidence-based prevention strategies. The cancer burden can also be reduced through early detection of cancer and appropriate treatment and care of patients who develop cancer.

What is cancer research & prevention?

Covers known cancer risk factors, how certain cancers can be prevented, and ongoing research into causes and prevention.

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