February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Many choices can be made every day to help lower the risk of cancer. Ways to lower cancer risk include avoiding tobacco and alcohol, eating healthy, exercising regularly, and protecting skin from the sun. According to a study published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, cigarette smoking was by far the leading risk factor, contributing to nearly 20% of all cancer cases and 30% of all cancer deaths. Tobacco smoke is made up of thousands of chemicals, many of which are known to cause cancer. Avoiding exposure to cancer causing chemicals can help reduce the risk of developing cancer.
For more information, visit:
Chemicals and Cancer | American Cancer Society
Ways to Prevent Cancer – Prevent Cancer Foundation
Cancer Risk and Prevention | Cancer Causes | Stay Healthy | American Cancer Society