\n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Cervical cancer","content":" Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Once a leading cause of cancer death in the US, cervical cancer rates have plummeted.\u00a0 Regular screenings with Pap tests and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests can help prevent the disease or catch it early when it\u2019s most treatable.\u00a0 And with the recommended HPV vaccine for pre-teen girls and boys, rates of cervical cancer should drop even further.\u00a0 HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer.<\/p>\n Not smoking, limiting the number of male sexual partners, and using condoms and\/or diaphragms for birth control can help prevent the disease as well.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nWays to lower cervical cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Getting the HPV vaccine \u2013 Typically given at age 11 to 12 years old, but can be given into 20s.<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Getting a Pap test or Pap + HPV test every 3 \u2013 5 years<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Limiting number of male sexual partners \u2013 Fewer the better<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Using diaphragm\/condom as main method of birth control<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Colon cancer","content":" Up to 75 percent of colon cancers could be avoided with regular screening and other healthy behaviors.<\/p>\n Screening is the single best protection.\u00a0 It can both catch cancer early \u2013 and help prevent it.\u00a0 Most people should start screening at age 50. Though, some guidelines recommend age 45.\u00a0 There are a number of effective screening tests. Some are easy to do but need to be done more often. Others are more involved but need to be done less often.\u00a0 Talk with a doctor about the possible costs and benefits of different tests and what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n Other behaviors that lower risk include: keeping weight in check, getting regular exercise, eating whole grains, not smoking, and avoiding too much alcohol and red\/processed meat.\u00a0 Taking a daily multivitamin and getting enough calcium and vitamin D can also lower risk, as can taking a daily aspirin (but check with a doctor beforehand).<\/p>\n Birth control pills and menopausal hormone therapy can protect against the disease as well.\u00a0 However, balancing the risks and benefits of such medications is important, and people should talk to a doctor to better understand the balance.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower colon cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Getting screened regularly from age 50 on (some guidelines recommend starting at age 45).\u00a0 Tests include: colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gFOBT\/FIT, or others.<\/p>\n <\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Taking a daily multivitamin<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Getting enough vitamin D \u2013 About 1,000 IU per day<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Being physically active \u2013 30 min or more on most days<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drinking alcohol only moderately, if at all<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Limiting red and processed meat \u2013 Under 3 servings per week<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Eating 3 or more servings of whole grains per day<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Getting enough calcium – About 1,000 \u2013 1200 mg per day<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (Ages 50 \u2013 69) Taking a low-dose aspirin most days long term \u2013 Check with doctor first<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (Women) Taking birth control pills for over 5 years<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (Women) Taking menopausal hormone therapy 5 years or longer<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Kidney cancer","content":" Kidney cancer is fairly rare in the US.\u00a0 Even so, around 64,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease each year.\u00a0 Steps people can take to lower their risk of kidney cancer include keeping weight in check, not smoking, and avoiding (or controlling) high blood pressure.<\/p>\n Light to moderate drinking can lower the risk of kidney cancer, but at the same time it can increase the risk of colon and breast cancers. Overall, drinking moderate or lower levels of alcohol is OK for most people.\u00a0 Not drinking is OK, too.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower kidney cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Having healthy blood pressure<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Lung cancer","content":" Not smoking is clearly the single most important thing people can do to prevent lung cancer.\u00a0 Even for those who used to smoke, quitting has huge benefits.\u00a0 Risk begins to drop after two years, and after 15 \u2013 20 years risk, is practically equal to that of someone who never smoked.\u00a0\u00a0 While hard, quitting is far from impossible. \u00a0Seeing a doctor for help can double, and even triple, chances of quitting for good.<\/p>\n For those who don\u2019t smoke, avoiding regular exposure to secondhand smoke can help protect against lung cancer.<\/p>\n Unprotected exposure to asbestos, radon, and chemicals common in some smelting\/manufacturing jobs are also very important risk factors for lung cancer.\u00a0 For people who must work with these substances, the best thing they can do is wear proper protective equipment in the workplace and be familiar with the substances they work with.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower lung cancer risk\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding secondhand (passive) smoke<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (In workers) Avoiding unprotected work with asbestos<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (In workers) Avoiding unprotected work with aluminum, beryllium, bis(chloromethyl) ether and chloromethyl ether, cadmium, chromium, coke, mustard gas, radon, silica, or sulfuric acid mist<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (In workers) Avoiding unprotected work with arsenic smelting, coal gasification, iron or steel founding<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Ovarian cancer","content":" While there are steps women can take to lower the risk of ovarian cancer, most of them aren\u2019t considered pure lifestyle choices.\u00a0 Keeping weight in check and not using talcum powder are pretty straightforward ways to lower risk, but other options are complicated choices with many different aspects to consider outside of lowering the risk of cancer.\u00a0 These include breastfeeding, avoiding menopausal hormone therapy, having the fallopian tubes tied, and having a hysterectomy.\u00a0 For most of these, talking with a doctor beforehand about the overall risks and benefits is an important step.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower ovarian cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not using talcum powder in underwear or genital area<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Breastfeeding \u2013 1 year or more (all children combined)<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding long term menopausal hormone therapy<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Having fallopian tubes tied or removed<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Having a hysterectomy<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Pancreatic cancer","content":" Pancreatic cancer is a fairly rare disease that is also fairly scary, since it\u2019s often very aggressive and hard to treat.\u00a0 Yet, there are some steps people can take that can lower the risk of pancreatic cancer.\u00a0This includes keeping weight in check, not smoking, and taking steps to avoid type 2 diabetes (like exercising more and choosing more whole-grain foods).<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower pancreatic cancer risk <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Aggressive Prostate cancer","content":" Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in United States men.\u00a0 Over 160,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and although the disease isn\u2019t usually fatal, some forms can be aggressive and harder to treat. Frustratingly few lifestyle factors have been linked to prostate cancer, but men can take a few key steps to lower their risk of developing aggressive forms of the disease. These include not smoking, keeping weight in check, eating more tomato-based foods, and avoiding too much calcium by sticking to the recommended 1000 -1200 mg per day for most adults.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower aggressive prostate cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Eating 5 or more servings of tomato-based foods per week<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping calcium intake to recommended levels – Around 1000 \u2013 1200 mg per day for most adults<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Skin cancer: Melanoma","content":" Sun protection is key to lowering the risk of melanoma, the most serious, deadly form of skin cancer.\u00a0 It is, of course, most important to protect children from sunburns, but to lower risk of all types of skin cancer, both children and adults should avoid as much exposure as possible during peak burning hours (10am \u2013 4pm); wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats; and properly apply broad-spectrum sun screen. Also important is avoiding tanning bed use, especially in youth and early adulthood.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower melanoma risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Avoiding severe sunburns in childhood<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding indoor tanning<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Stomach cancer","content":" Though fairly rare in the United States, stomach cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. The most important risk factor for stomach cancer is infection with a bacterium called\u00a0Helicobacter pylori<\/em>\u00a0(H pylori<\/em>).\u00a0 While it can be difficult to avoid getting\u00a0H pylori<\/em>, especially for populations in lower-income countries, treating it can greatly lower the risk from the infection.\u00a0 Treatment usually involves a combination of antibiotics and drugs that lowers acid levels in the stomach. \u00a0Not smoking, keeping weight in check, avoiding too much alcohol, and eating a low sodium diet can also help protect against stomach cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWays to lower stomach cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAvoiding or treating H pylori<\/em> infection<\/td>\n| \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Eating a low-sodium diet \u2013 Under 2300 mg per day<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drinking alcohol only moderately, if at all<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"title":"Uterine cancer","content":" Uterine cancer (also called endometrial cancer) is one of the most common cancers in women.\u00a0Behaviors like drinking coffee, keeping weight in check, and avoiding diabetes with healthy lifestyle choices can help lower the risk of uterine cancer.\u00a0 Less traditional lifestyle factors can also lower risk, such as taking birth control pills and, in postmenopausal women, avoiding menopausal hormone therapy.\u00a0 However, balancing the risks and benefits of such medications is important, and people should talk to a doctor to better understand the balance.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower uterine cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Avoiding estrogen-alone menopausal hormone therapy<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Taking birth control pills for 5 years or longer<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Being physically active \u2013 30 min or more on most days<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drinking 2 or more cups of coffee per day (decaf or regular)<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"}]}],"custom_page_title":"","hide_right_sidebar":false,"flexible_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":" Lifestyle can have a huge influence on the risk of cancer overall.\u00a0 Not all cancers, though, have known lifestyle components.\u00a0 Outlined below are twelve of the more common cancers with lifestyle factors linked to their risk.\u00a0 Some, like colon cancer, have a number of lifestyle factors, while others, like bladder cancer, have few.<\/p>\n The tables list healthy behaviors that have been found through high quality research studies to be definitely or probably linked to each cancer.\u00a0 Arrows show, in general, how much a behavior may be able to lower risk.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Bladder cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":" Bladder cancer<\/h2>\nApproximately 77,000 new cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed each year in the United States.\u00a0 While only a few lifestyle factors are linked to bladder cancer, they can have a large impact on risk.\u00a0 Not smoking can greatly lower risk, as can avoiding water with a high arsenic content.\u00a0 High arsenic levels are most common in well water, and all households with well water should have their drinking water tested.\u00a0 For people who work with aromatic amines and other chemicals common in rubber and aluminum production, the best thing they can do is wear proper protective equipment in the workplace and be familiar with the chemicals they work with.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower bladder cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drinking tested water with safe arsenic levels<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (In workers) Avoiding unprotected exposure to aromatic amines and other chemicals common in rubber\/aluminum production<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Breast cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Breast cancer<\/h2>\nBreast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the US. Around 245,000 American women are diagnosed with the disease each year, and it is a leading killer of women in midlife (ages 30 \u2013 55).\u00a0 Though relatively few lifestyle factors have been linked to the disease, lifestyle does have a very important impact on the risk of breast cancer.\u00a0 This is especially so if healthy behaviors start in youth and young adulthood, when breast tissue is still developing and may be at its most susceptible to harms that can increase risk later in life.\u00a0 Avoiding tobacco and alcohol can help protect against the disease.\u00a0 Being physically active, keeping weight in check, and eating fruits and vegetables can lower risk. Avoiding birth control pills and menopausal hormone therapy can also lower risk, but balancing the risks and benefits of such medications is important, and people should talk to a doctor to better understand the balance.\u00a0 For women who are able to do so, breastfeeding for a total of one year (all children combined) also seems to have breast health benefits.<\/p>\n For women at high risk of breast cancer, the prescription drugs tamoxifen and raloxifene can cut the risk of the disease by about half.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower breast cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drinking alcohol at low levels, if at all \u2013 Under 3 drinks per week<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Being physically active \u2013 30 min or more on most days<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding menopausal hormone therapy<\/p>\n <\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding birth control pills<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (If high risk) Taking prescription tamoxifen\/raloxifene for 5 or more years<\/p>\n <\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Cervical cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Cervical cancer<\/h2>\nCervical cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer. Once a leading cause of cancer death in the US, cervical cancer rates have plummeted.\u00a0 Regular screenings with Pap tests and human papillomavirus (HPV) tests can help prevent the disease or catch it early when it\u2019s most treatable.\u00a0 And with the recommended HPV vaccine for pre-teen girls and boys, rates of cervical cancer should drop even further.\u00a0 HPV is the primary cause of cervical cancer.<\/p>\n Not smoking, limiting the number of male sexual partners, and using condoms and\/or diaphragms for birth control can help prevent the disease as well.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nWays to lower cervical cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Getting the HPV vaccine \u2013 Typically given at age 11 to 12 years old, but can be given into 20s.<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Getting a Pap test or Pap + HPV test every 3 \u2013 5 years<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Limiting number of male sexual partners \u2013 Fewer the better<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Using diaphragm\/condom as main method of birth control<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Colon cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Colon cancer<\/h2>\nUp to 75 percent of colon cancers could be avoided with regular screening and other healthy behaviors.<\/p>\n Screening is the single best protection.\u00a0 It can both catch cancer early \u2013 and help prevent it.\u00a0 Most people should start screening at age 50. Though, some guidelines recommend age 45.\u00a0 There are a number of effective screening tests. Some are easy to do but need to be done more often. Others are more involved but need to be done less often.\u00a0 Talk with a doctor about the possible costs and benefits of different tests and what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n Other behaviors that lower risk include: keeping weight in check, getting regular exercise, eating whole grains, not smoking, and avoiding too much alcohol and red\/processed meat.\u00a0 Taking a daily multivitamin and getting enough calcium and vitamin D can also lower risk, as can taking a daily aspirin (but check with a doctor beforehand).<\/p>\n Birth control pills and menopausal hormone therapy can protect against the disease as well.\u00a0 However, balancing the risks and benefits of such medications is important, and people should talk to a doctor to better understand the balance.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower colon cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Getting screened regularly from age 50 on (some guidelines recommend starting at age 45).\u00a0 Tests include: colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, gFOBT\/FIT, or others.<\/p>\n <\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Taking a daily multivitamin<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Getting enough vitamin D \u2013 About 1,000 IU per day<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Being physically active \u2013 30 min or more on most days<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drinking alcohol only moderately, if at all<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Limiting red and processed meat \u2013 Under 3 servings per week<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Eating 3 or more servings of whole grains per day<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Getting enough calcium – About 1,000 \u2013 1200 mg per day<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (Ages 50 \u2013 69) Taking a low-dose aspirin most days long term \u2013 Check with doctor first<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (Women) Taking birth control pills for over 5 years<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| (Women) Taking menopausal hormone therapy 5 years or longer<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Kidney cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Kidney cancer<\/h2>\nKidney cancer is fairly rare in the US.\u00a0 Even so, around 64,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease each year.\u00a0 Steps people can take to lower their risk of kidney cancer include keeping weight in check, not smoking, and avoiding (or controlling) high blood pressure.<\/p>\n Light to moderate drinking can lower the risk of kidney cancer, but at the same time it can increase the risk of colon and breast cancers. Overall, drinking moderate or lower levels of alcohol is OK for most people.\u00a0 Not drinking is OK, too.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower kidney cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Having healthy blood pressure<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Lung cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Lung cancer<\/h2>\nNot smoking is clearly the single most important thing people can do to prevent lung cancer.\u00a0 Even for those who used to smoke, quitting has huge benefits.\u00a0 Risk begins to drop after two years, and after 15 \u2013 20 years risk, is practically equal to that of someone who never smoked.\u00a0\u00a0 While hard, quitting is far from impossible. \u00a0Seeing a doctor for help can double, and even triple, chances of quitting for good.<\/p>\n For those who don\u2019t smoke, avoiding regular exposure to secondhand smoke can help protect against lung cancer.<\/p>\n Unprotected exposure to asbestos, radon, and chemicals common in some smelting\/manufacturing jobs are also very important risk factors for lung cancer.\u00a0 For people who must work with these substances, the best thing they can do is wear proper protective equipment in the workplace and be familiar with the substances they work with.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower lung cancer risk\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | 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cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Ovarian cancer<\/h2>\nWhile there are steps women can take to lower the risk of ovarian cancer, most of them aren\u2019t considered pure lifestyle choices.\u00a0 Keeping weight in check and not using talcum powder are pretty straightforward ways to lower risk, but other options are complicated choices with many different aspects to consider outside of lowering the risk of cancer.\u00a0 These include breastfeeding, avoiding menopausal hormone therapy, having the fallopian tubes tied, and having a hysterectomy.\u00a0 For most of these, talking with a doctor beforehand about the overall risks and benefits is an important step.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower ovarian cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not using talcum powder in underwear or genital area<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Breastfeeding \u2013 1 year or more (all children combined)<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding long term menopausal hormone therapy<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Having fallopian tubes tied or removed<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Having a hysterectomy<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Pancreatic cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Pancreatic cancer<\/h2>\nPancreatic cancer is a fairly rare disease that is also fairly scary, since it\u2019s often very aggressive and hard to treat.\u00a0 Yet, there are some steps people can take that can lower the risk of pancreatic cancer.\u00a0This includes keeping weight in check, not smoking, and taking steps to avoid type 2 diabetes (like exercising more and choosing more whole-grain foods).<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower pancreatic cancer risk <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Aggressive Prostate cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Aggressive Prostate cancer<\/h2>\nProstate cancer is the most common cancer in United States men.\u00a0 Over 160,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and although the disease isn\u2019t usually fatal, some forms can be aggressive and harder to treat. Frustratingly few lifestyle factors have been linked to prostate cancer, but men can take a few key steps to lower their risk of developing aggressive forms of the disease. These include not smoking, keeping weight in check, eating more tomato-based foods, and avoiding too much calcium by sticking to the recommended 1000 -1200 mg per day for most adults.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower aggressive prostate cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Eating 5 or more servings of tomato-based foods per week<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping calcium intake to recommended levels – Around 1000 \u2013 1200 mg per day for most adults<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Skin cancer: Melanoma","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Skin cancer: Melanoma<\/h2>\nSun protection is key to lowering the risk of melanoma, the most serious, deadly form of skin cancer.\u00a0 It is, of course, most important to protect children from sunburns, but to lower risk of all types of skin cancer, both children and adults should avoid as much exposure as possible during peak burning hours (10am \u2013 4pm); wear long sleeve shirts, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats; and properly apply broad-spectrum sun screen. Also important is avoiding tanning bed use, especially in youth and early adulthood.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower melanoma risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Avoiding severe sunburns in childhood<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding indoor tanning<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Stomach cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Stomach cancer<\/h2>\nThough fairly rare in the United States, stomach cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. The most important risk factor for stomach cancer is infection with a bacterium called\u00a0Helicobacter pylori<\/em>\u00a0(H pylori<\/em>).\u00a0 While it can be difficult to avoid getting\u00a0H pylori<\/em>, especially for populations in lower-income countries, treating it can greatly lower the risk from the infection.\u00a0 Treatment usually involves a combination of antibiotics and drugs that lowers acid levels in the stomach. \u00a0Not smoking, keeping weight in check, avoiding too much alcohol, and eating a low sodium diet can also help protect against stomach cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWays to lower stomach cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAvoiding or treating H pylori<\/em> infection<\/td>\n| \u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Not smoking<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Eating a low-sodium diet \u2013 Under 2300 mg per day<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drinking alcohol only moderately, if at all<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"wysiwyg_content","section_title":"Uterine cancer","basic_wysiwyg_alignment_options":"left-align","basic_wysiwyg_background":"white","basic_wysiwyg_stackable":[],"basic_wysiwyg_fullwidth":[],"basic_wysiwyg_content":"Uterine cancer<\/h2>\nUterine cancer (also called endometrial cancer) is one of the most common cancers in women.\u00a0Behaviors like drinking coffee, keeping weight in check, and avoiding diabetes with healthy lifestyle choices can help lower the risk of uterine cancer.\u00a0 Less traditional lifestyle factors can also lower risk, such as taking birth control pills and, in postmenopausal women, avoiding menopausal hormone therapy.\u00a0 However, balancing the risks and benefits of such medications is important, and people should talk to a doctor to better understand the balance.<\/p>\n \n\n\nWays to lower uterine cancer risk\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nBenefit<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| Avoiding estrogen-alone menopausal hormone therapy<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Keeping weight in check \u2013 BMI 18.5 \u2013 24.9 is best<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Avoiding type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Taking birth control pills for 5 years or longer<\/td>\n | \u2193\u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Being physically active \u2013 30 min or more on most days<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drinking 2 or more cups of coffee per day (decaf or regular)<\/td>\n | \u2193<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Drop in risk: \u2193 =\u00a0small, \u2193\u2193 = moderate, \u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0large, \u2193\u2193\u2193\u2193 =\u00a0very large<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n"}]},"yoast_head":"\n12 Preventable Cancers - Siteman Cancer Center<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Some cancers can be prevented, learn more about the 12-types of preventable cancer from Siteman Cancer Center. 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