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Get the latest figures and trends on 10 cancer types, alcohol, nutrition, UV exposure, tobacco use, and occupational exposures.
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| The more a person consumes alcohol, the higher his or her risk of getting certain cancers. Combining tobacco with alcohol drives the risk even higher.
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| Nearly all breast cancers can be treated successfully if detected early. Some breast cancer risks cannot be changed, such as age, but there are things you can do to lower your risk of getting the disease.
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| Cervical cancer can be prevented, detected, and treated successfully when caught early enough. Scientists are trying to make Pap testing more cost-effective, and a vaccine is now available.
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| You can reduce your risk of getting colon cancer by following screening guidelines, increasing activity levels, and eating a low-fat, healthy diet. Colon is the third most common cancer in both men and women
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| Most cases cannot be prevented, although women who use oral contraceptives are believed to have a lower risk. When detected early, prognosis is very good. Symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting, and pelvic pain.
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| This cancer can be prevented by not smoking and by moderating alcohol use. Screening for those at high-risk can improve early detection and survival
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| Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Stopping all tobacco use could nearly wipe out this cancer. Symptoms include prolonged cough, chest pain, fever, repeated pneumonia or bronchitis.
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| If Americans ate a healthy, balanced diet emphasizing the vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans that help maintain a healthful weight, as many as one-third of
all cancer deaths in the United States could be prevented.
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| Certain industries pose a higher risk of cancer for workers. A range of many carcinogens can pose a problem when workers are exposed over time.
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| Quitting tobacco and limiting alcohol sharply reduce any risk of oral cancer, even after many years of use. Find oral cancers early with routine screening.
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| Early ovarian cancers tend to cause symptoms (such as bloating or feeling full quickly) that are more commonly caused by other, less serious conditions. Women with multiple or persistent abdominal symptoms should see their doctor promptly.
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| Regular activity can protect against some cancers, such as colon and breast, and can help reduce side effects of chemotherapy. Kids need regular exercise, too.
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| Age is the main risk factor. Men should discuss all treatment options with their physician, as it is not clear whether all men need to be treated immediately.
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| Skin cancers are the most common cancers but most can be prevented by limiting sun exposure. Usually they can be treated successfully when found early.
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| This cancer affects men age 15-40. It cannot be prevented, so the best protection is knowing the signs and symptoms and getting early treatment.
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| Stopping tobacco use, or not starting, is the single most important thing you can do to avoid cancer.
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| Wear protection to avoid damage to your cells that can lead to melanoma and other skin cancers.
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