What is a preventable cancer?
Research suggests that only five percent of cancers are hereditary. That means the non-inherited causes of cancer — the lifestyle choices we make, the foods we eat, and our physical activity levels — have a direct impact on our overall cancer risk.
The American Cancer Society reports that half of all men and one-third of all women will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Do what you can to avoid becoming a part of these statistics. Take steps to reduce your risk for cancer now!
The Foundation focuses its resources on those cancers — including lung, breast, prostate, colorectal, cervical, skin, oral and testicular — that can be prevented through lifestyle changes or early detection and treatment.
Learn more about these eight preventable cancers:
