Their children can inherit this genetic risk of breast cancer. Some families are known to have a high incidence of cancer even though a genetic basis has not yet been discovered. It is probable, with time and research additional genetic causes will be found. Some of the cancers have well-known risk factors. The problems with smoking are well known.
Smoking is associated with lung, throat and mouth and bladder cancers.
Change of life style can significantly in reduce cancer risk. Smoking cessation, moderating alcohol consumption and eating well can decrease cancer risk. The importance healthy diet and an active life style to promote health cannot be over emphasized. The treatment of cancer is also complex. There are three primary ways to treat cancer, drugs, radiation and surgery.