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.

Risk Factors for Cancer

Risk Factors for Cancer

Information about behaviors, exposures, and other factors that may influence your risk of cancer.

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Genetics

Genetics

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®)

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

Causes and Prevention Research

The latest research on causes and risk factors for cancers and how some cancers may be prevented.

Source: National Cancer Institute