While misinformation abounds on the internet, there are reliable sources of information about cancer that you can trust. We have collected a list of the top authorities on cancer as reliable, evidence-based sources of general information about the disease and its prevention.
Obesity is linked to several kinds of cancer. Maintain a healthy weight for your height through a nutritious diet and regular exercise. See the “American Cancer Society Guideline for Diet and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention” by the American Cancer Society. Try to fit exercise into your everyday life in a way that works for…
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) determines whether exposures, compounds, nutrients, occupations, and other exposures are likely to cause cancer. They divide potential cancer-causing exposures into groupings based on the strength of the scientific evidence. The IARC rating system is different than what is presented in the Cancer FactFinder because it considers a…
In a word, yes! You don’t have to have a perfect diet. You don’t have to eat only organic food. Experts in cancer prevention at trusted organizations like the World Cancer Research Fund and MD Anderson Cancer Center provide practical advice for reducing your cancer risk through nutrition. See the following websites: Diet | MD…
Cancer prevention experts such as the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) and the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) recommend regular physical movement to reduce your risk of cancer. This doesn’t mean that you have to become a gym rat! But you should try to exercise regularly and avoid a sedentary lifestyle (one in which…
You may have heard at times that there are health benefits to alcohol, particularly for cardiovascular health. And yet there are many stories in the news about how drinking can be bad for your health. It can be confusing! When it comes to cancer, the evidence is clear. Any amount of any type of alcohol…
Your risk for cancer is determined by a number of different factors, some of which are within your control and some of which, like age or genetics, are beyond your control. If you want to explore these factors in greater depth, The World Cancer Research Fund and the National Cancer Institute at the National Institute…
