Healthy Choices Matter
While no one can eliminate their risk of cancer, healthy habits can make a difference. Eating a balanced diet, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, and protecting your skin from the sun are among the most effective ways to reduce your risk and support your overall health.
Early detection saves lives
Screening helps detect many cancers before symptoms appear. Because screening recommendations vary based on your age, personal and family health history, and other risk factors, talk with your healthcare provider about the schedule that's right for you.
Hereditary Cancer Risk
While most cancers are not inherited, some people have an increased risk due to an inherited genetic mutation or a strong family history of cancer. If multiple relatives have been diagnosed with cancer, cancer occurred at a younger-than-expected age, or certain cancers run in your family, genetic counseling and testing may help you better understand your risk.