What are the tips to prevent cancer?

You've probably heard conflicting reports about cancer prevention. Sometimes a specific cancer-prevention tip recommended in one study is advised against in another. Often, what's known about cancer prevention is still evolving. However, it's well-accepted that your chances of developing cancer are affected by the lifestyle choices you make. So if you're interested in preventing cancer, take comfort in the fact that simple lifestyle changes can make a difference. Consider these cancer-prevention tips.

Age, weight, exposure to carcinogens, and genetics can increase the risk of developing cancer. By healthy lifestyle we mean following the nine ways to reduce your cancer risk: Exercise, avoid tobacco, eat a healthy diet, look after your skin, get cancer prevention vaccines, maintain a healthy weight, eliminate or limit alcohol, get cancer screening exams and talk with your doctor about your family history.

Consider these cancer-prevention tips.

·         Don't use tobacco. Using any type of tobacco puts you on a collision course with cancer.

·         Eat a healthy diet.

·         Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active.

·         Protect yourself from the sun.

·         Get vaccinated.

·         Avoid risky behaviors.

·         Get regular medical care.