Prevention & Early Detection
Can you prevent cancer or reduce your cancer risk? How can you detect cancer early? What are the risk factors for different types of cancer? Concerned about cancer because it runs in your family? Frequently exposed to tobacco or environmental hazards? Just want to stay healthy? You can find answers to these questions and more using the resources in this area.
Cancer Prevention
What you eat and drink, how active you are, and other lifestyle behaviors all can affect your risk for cancer. Find out more about these risks and what you can do to reduce them.
Tobacco and Cancer
Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in our society. Learn about the health issues, get quitting tips, and find out about recent legislation.
Sun Safety
The sun's UV rays cause the vast majority of skin cancers including melanoma, which can be life-threatening. Learn who's at high risk and how to protect yourself.
Food and Fitness
Your diet can affect your risk for cancer. Get recommendations, recipes, and more.
Environmental Carcinogens
Learn about the cancer risks posed by your surroundings and what you can do about them.
Healthy Schools = Healthy Youth
Schools have a critical role to play in teaching young people about their personal health and the health of their community.
Genetics and Cancer
Mutations (changes) in certain genes can make cancer more likely to develop. Learn about the different kinds of genes that can be involved in cancer, how some can be passed from parents to children, and what genetic testing can reveal about cancer risk.
Can you prevent cancer or reduce your cancer risk? How can you detect cancer early? What are the risk factors for different types of cancer? Concerned about cancer because it runs in your family? Frequently exposed to tobacco or environmental hazards? Just want to stay healthy? You can find answers to these questions and more using the resources in this area.
Cancer Prevention
What you eat and drink, how active you are, and other lifestyle behaviors all can affect your risk for cancer. Find out more about these risks and what you can do to reduce them.
Tobacco and Cancer
Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in our society. Learn about the health issues, get quitting tips, and find out about recent legislation.
Sun Safety
The sun's UV rays cause the vast majority of skin cancers including melanoma, which can be life-threatening. Learn who's at high risk and how to protect yourself.
Food and Fitness
Your diet can affect your risk for cancer. Get recommendations, recipes, and more.
Environmental Carcinogens
Learn about the cancer risks posed by your surroundings and what you can do about them.
Healthy Schools = Healthy Youth
Schools have a critical role to play in teaching young people about their personal health and the health of their community.
Genetics and Cancer
Mutations (changes) in certain genes can make cancer more likely to develop. Learn about the different kinds of genes that can be involved in cancer, how some can be passed from parents to children, and what genetic testing can reveal about cancer risk.
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