- Overview
- Causes, Risks & Prevention
- Symptoms & Types
- Tests & Diagnosis
- Your Cancer Care Team
- Treatment & Side Effects
- Treatment Support
- Living With
- Remission & Recurrence
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What You Can Do to Prevent Cancer and Why It Works
Medically Reviewed by Jabeen Begum, MD on August 28, 2023
Ditch the Smokes
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Eat More Broccoli
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Trim a Few Pounds
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Go Easy on Alcohol
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Cut Back on Hot Dogs
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Get Off the Couch
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Put on Sunscreen
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Practice Safer Sex
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Get Vaccinated
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Avoid Toxic Chemicals
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Know Your Family History
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Stay Up to Date With Screenings
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Take Meds if You Need Them
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Be Cautious About Hormone Therapy
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