Prevention is the most effective way to control the deadly disease. Research suggests that only five percent of cancers are hereditary. That means the non-inherited causes of cancer — the lifestyle choices we make, the foods we eat, and our physical activity levels — have a direct impact on our overall cancer risk. In 2009, about one-third of total cancer deaths were caused by tobacco smoking and about one-third of the total cancer deaths were related to overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition. All these deaths could be prevented. Liver and cervical cancers are related to infectious agents and could be prevented through behavioral changes and vaccines. In addition, about 1 million skin tumors diagnosed in 2009 could be prevented by limiting exposure from the sun and from indoor tanning.

The American Cancer Society reports that half of all men and one-third of all women will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Do what you can to avoid becoming a part of these statistics. Take steps to reduce your risk for cancer now!

Click below to learn more about these preventable cancers:
Breast
Cervical
Colorectal
Lung
Oral
Prostate
Skin
Testicular

No related posts.

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

• Previous Entry: April is Cancer Control Month
• Next Entry: A molecule that stops the spread of cancer