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Cancer Prevention

You can reduce the risk of cancer by:

Staying away from tobacco (smoking and chewing)
Eating healthy
Getting active
Being safe in the sun
Limiting alcohol
Maintaining a healthy weight
Minimizing exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals

Cancer screenings may help catch cancer at early stages when they are most treatable. Examples:

Mammography and breast exams for breast cancer
Colonoscopy for colon cancer