Spit tobacco users have up to 50 times greater chance than non-users to develop oral cancer. Some ethnic groups apparently possess traits that protect them against specific cancers. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. American Cancer Society researchers estimate that if everything known about prevention were applied, up to two-thirds of all cancers would not occur. All cancers caused by cigarette smoking and heavy use of alcohol could be prevented completely.
Cigarette smoking is by far the most important risk factor in the development of lung cancer.
September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian cancer is often without obvious signs or symptoms until late in its development. The most common sigh is enlargement of the abdomen, which is caused by accumulation of fluid. Rarely will there be abnormal vaginal bleeding. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. Mortality rates declined significantly during 1991-1995, with the largest decreases in younger women.