Causes and Prevention

Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the risk of getting cancer. This can include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, avoiding exposure to known cancer-causing substances, and taking medicines or vaccines that can prevent cancer from developing.

Risk Factors for Cancer

Information about behaviors, exposures, and other factors that may influence the risk of cancer.

The Genetics of Cancer

Information about genetic changes, how they may be inherited or acquired during a person's life, and how they can increase cancer risk.

Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ®)

General information about cancer prevention and descriptions of the concepts used in cancer-specific prevention summaries.

Causes and Prevention Research

Find research articles on cancer causes and prevention, which may include news stories, clinical trials, blog posts, and descriptions of active studies.