You may be surprised at how much you know. You can decrease your risks of getting cancer. Many cancers are preventable, and your chances of getting some cancers can be dramatically decreased. Healthy living, including decreased stress, low fat diets, no tobacco, alcohol only in moderation, decreased sun exposure, and increased exercise can all lead to decreased cancer risks.
Tobacco is a leading cause of many types of cancer.
Tobacco is a cause of many types on cancer, including lung, mouth, colon, and esophageal cancer. If you don't smoke, don't start. If you smoke, seek help in stopping as soon as possible. Colon cancer is preventable. Low fat, high fiber diets have been shown to decrease colon cancer rates.