The risk of developing some cancers can be lowered by avoiding certain risk factors. But not all cancers are preventable. Review Cancer.Net's Types of Cancer sections for more information about preventing specific types of cancer.
Understanding Cancer Risk
Factors that can increase a person's chance of developing cancer
Cancer Causes
Information about the causes of cancer from the American Cancer Society
Understanding Statistics Used to Estimate Risk and Recommend Screening
Types of statistics used and what they mean
Cancer Screening
Common types of screening tests and how they are used
Cancer Screening Guidelines by Age
Cancer screening information from the American Cancer Society
Chemoprevention
How drugs can be used to lower a person's chance of developing some cancers
Food and Cancer Risk
Foods, nutrients, and patterns of eating that are linked to increased cancer risk
HPV and Cancer
Ways to help prevent this virus that can cause cancer
Menopause and Cancer Risk
Understanding menopause and the factors linked with increased cancer risk
Body Weight and Cancer Risk
Ways to manage weight
Physical Activity and Cancer Risk
Tips for staying active and why it is important
Protecting Your Skin From the Sun
Steps to help prevent skin cancer
Stopping Tobacco Use After a Cancer Diagnosis
Information to help you quit
Sun Safety
Information and resources on sun safety and skin self-exams from the American Cancer Society
Smoking and Tobacco
Information and resources on quitting tobacco use from the American Cancer Society