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Cancer prevention, wellness, and survivorship news from the American Cancer Society.
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Soy and Cancer Risk: Our Expert’s Advice
Published on: March 21, 2025
Learn why eating soy foods such as tofu may lower the risk of some cancers, but taking soy supplements might be risky.
Birth Control & Cancer: Which Methods Raise, Lower Risk
Published on: March 14, 2025
Learn which birth control methods could lower your cancer risk, and which could raise it.
Five Ways to Help Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
Published on: June 28, 2023
Although there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, there are several things you can do that may lower your likelihood of getting it.
Six Ways to Lower Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer
Published on: February 5, 2021
Help lower your risk for getting colorectal cancer with our 6 tips for lifestyle changes you can start making right now.
Lung Cancer Risks for People Who Don't Smoke
Published on: October 14, 2020
About 20% of people who die from lung cancer in the United States every year have never smoked or used any form of tobacco. Here’s what we know about why some people who don't smoke get lung cancer.
