Talk honestly with your loved ones . You can help them support you by being honest with them. Many support groups and much literature also exist that can help them understand their roles. You can decrease your risk for developing cancer. Scientists have studied patterns of cancer in the population to learn how our lifestyle and environment may put us at risk.
Risk factors are anything that increases a person's chance of developing a disease.
Eat a low-fat diet that is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grain products to decrease your risk for breast, colon and ovarian cancer. Use condoms and avoid having multiple sexual partners to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases such as the human papilloma virus. This virus can cause cervical cancer. Exercise routinely at moderate intensity for 30 minutes several times per week. There are numerous links to exercise and cancer prevention.