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title: "How to reduce the risk of cancer?"  
description: "How to reduce the risk of cancer?"  
author: "Baishakhi Ghosh"  
published: 2023-10-29  
updated: 2025-06-12  
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# How to reduce the risk of cancer?



## Answers

### Answer by Lakshya gangwar

[Prevention](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167600/how-to-test-for-legionella-and-implement-prevention-plans) of [cancer](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/188375/what-is-breast-cancer) includes both healthy [lifestyle](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/311459/tips-and-tools-for-a-healthy-lifestyle) and screenings. These are the main ways to reduce your risk: Avoid Tobacco: Smoking and tobacco consumption is one of the biggest cause of cancer, particularly lung, mouth, throat and bladder cancer.

[**Healthy Diet**](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300846/what-is-a-healthy-diet-for-a-teenager)**:** Emphasize on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. Reduce processed food, red meat and sweet beverages. Healthy Weight: Being [overweight](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/195679/do-you-know-these-habits-are-making-you-overweight) or obese predisposes [one to many](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/820/how-to-implement-one-to-one-one-to-many-and-many-to-many-relationships-while-designing-tables) cancers such as breast, colon and kidney cancer.

[**Exercise**](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/332292/why-exercise-is-the-top-treatment-for-anxiety-and-depression)**:** Try to get at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week to keep weight gain at bay and to keep hormones in check.

**Moderation- alcohol**: Use alcohol sparingly- or not at all. Even low doses cause risks of certain cancers. Take Care Of Your Skin: To decrease the risk of [skin cancer](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/126184/top-5-ways-to-prevent-skin-cancer), wear sunscreen, protectively clothe, and avoid tanning beds.

**Vaccinate:** Some vaccines such as HPV (human papillomavirus) and Hepatitis B can prevent cancer that is caused by these infections.

**Safe Sex:** Be careful of risky behavior that can cause infection and lead to cancer.

**Undergo routine check-ups:** Routine check-ups such as breast, cervical, colorectal, and skin cancer can improve the chances of [cancer treatment](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/297436/cancer-treatment-list-of-the-best-hospitals-you-can-choose). Reduce Contact with Cancer-Causing Agents:Limit contact with cancer-causing agents such as asbestos, radon and industrial pollution. The [practice](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/1974/wcf-interview-questions-and-answers-to-practice) of these habits does not guarantee you that you will not get cancer but your odds of getting cancer are highly reduced.


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