Many people think cancer isn’t in their power to control. They’re convinced it’s all a matter of “bad genes” — or just plain bad luck.
While it’s true you can’t change some risk factors like your age or family history, research has shown there are many things you can do to lower your cancer risk.
Quitting smoking, being physically active and eating a healthy diet, for example, have all been associated with reducing the risk of developing various types of cancer.