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Cancer

The Basics | Symptoms | Detection & Treatment | Prevention

How Can I Prevent Cancer?

  • Do not smoke or use chewing tobacco.
  • Stay out of the sun. Use sunscreen outdoors to protect your skin from ultraviolet rays.
  • Eat a nutritious diet.
  • Drink alcohol only in moderation.
  • Exercise regularly to keep your body active.
  • Get regular screening for cancer as part of your annual physical checkup.
If your work exposes you to known carcinogens, be sure to follow all safety guidelines.
  • To limit exposure to carcinogenic chemicals at home, avoid aerosol cleaning products.
  • Clean up spills and wash hands after using cleaning products.
  • Wear gloves when using pesticides.
  • Open doors and windows to allow fumes to escape when using chemicals, stains, or paints indoors.
Medically reviewed by Harold Burstein, MD, August 2005.

SOURCES: National Cancer Institutes. WebMD Medical Reference from the American College of Physicians: “Oncology I Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention.”

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