#risk factors

More Than 40 Percent of Cancers Are Caused By Factors We Can Control

Study findings underline the importance of incorporating healthy plant foods and reducing meat consumption to lower the risk of CRC.

Findings from the large-scale study led by Fred Hutch pave the way for better colorectal screening and prevention.

People under 50 are increasingly likely to develop cancers of the breast, colon, liver and more.

Plus: Study shows that cutting down on alcohol consumption can reduce cancer risk.

A chronic bacterial infection, a flame retardant, and six water disinfection byproducts are listed in a new HHS cancer report.

Screening high-risk groups could improve the survival of patients who develop myeloma.

Women who frequently drank sugary beverages as adolescents were at particular risk of developing colon cancer before age 50.

Men who report loneliness and social isolation face a 10% greater risk for cancer.

Cancer survivors who walk slowly are at greater risk of death compared with those who walk more briskly.

A new survey aims to help train providers to make care safer and more welcoming for LGBTQ patients.

People within 30 miles of a refinery have higher rates of several cancers.

The most aggressive type of skin cancer may respond to immunotherapy.

If you are overweight or obese, losing as little as 7% of your body weight may reduce cancer risk.

Smoking is on the decline, and Black lung cancer rates are the better for it.

Close attention to the combination could lead to catching the cancer before it has metastasized.

In contrast, higher plant protein intake was associated with lower incidence of the disease.