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Is there a big list of things a human can do, to reduce/minimize their risk of getting cancer? "dont smoke" is obvious but a lot of chemicals/behaviors are less
by dajohnson89 5y ago
Is there a big list of things a human can do, to reduce/minimize their risk of getting cancer? "dont smoke" is obvious but a lot of chemicals/behaviors are less well understood in terms of cancer risk.
- vharuck 5y agohttps://www.cancer.org/healthy.html https://www.cancer.org/healthy.html - No smoking, or chewing tobacco - Don't drink excessively - Stay at a good weight - Use sunblock - Eat healthy (notably, reduce consumption of red meats) - Get your recommended cancer screenings (mammograms, colonoscopies, prostate exams, etc) Other tips for specific populations: - If you are or were a heavy smoker, talk with your doctor about a lung cancer screening - Vaccinate children against HPV - Some experts recommend Hepatitis C screening for Baby Boomers