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Answers to common cancer questions

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.

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How can I reduce my risk of cancer?

Alcohol Diet Exercise Risk

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…

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How much regular exercise will reduce my cancer risk?

Exercise

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…

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