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
Learn about behaviors, exposures, and other factors that may influence the risk of cancer.
- The Genetics of Cancer
Learn about the genetics of cancer, how genetic changes cause cancer, and genetic testing.
- Cancer Prevention Overview
Learn about known and potential cancer risk factors and ways to reduce cancer risk.
- Causes and Prevention Research
The latest research on what causes cancer and how some cancers may be prevented.