Reduce Your Cancer Risk

Although not all cancers are avoidable, healthy lifestyle choices, preventive vaccines and avoiding toxins can help reduce the risk of developing some cancers. Screenings and early detection can dramatically reduce the risk of dying from cancer. Genetic testing may be a good option for those who have a family history of some cancers.

Printables

• Get the Reduce your cancer risk educational sheet (PDF).
  Group tip: Print a copy for each group member or share this sheet electronically.
• Get the Boost your plant intake activity sheet (PDF).
  This activity can be completed individually or as a group. Here are some ideas for using this with a group:
  • Reward group members who meet their daily goals for the month. Perhaps you give those who finish the program a prize or enter them in a prize drawing.
  • Find an accountability partner or small group to ensure you are following through.
  • Share tips at team meetings or via a virtual chat.

Blog posts

• 5 steps to help prevent skin cancer
• Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
• 9 common questions about genetic testing for cancer
• Plant power: Using diet to lower cancer risk
• Protecting yourself against HPV

Videos

Additional resources from the American Cancer Society

• Nutrition and activity quiz
• Cancer risk assessment tool
• Prevent 6 cancers with the HPV vaccine

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