Cancer Prevention

Cancer is a broad group of diseases that can begin in practically any organ or tissue of the body and spread to other organs when abnormal cells proliferate uncontrollably, invade neighboring parts of the body, and/or move to other organs. Actions made to reduce the risk of cancer are referred to as cancer prevention. Smoking, too much UV radiation from the sun or tanning beds, being overweight or obese, and drinking too much alcohol are the leading risk factors for preventable cancers. The majority of cancers can be prevented. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly, avoiding known cancer-causing substances, and using cancer-prevention drugs or vaccinations are all examples of this.