10 ways to prevent cancer
About a third of the most common cancers could be prevented through eating a healthy diet, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight.
Our Expert Report, the most comprehensive report on the subject ever published, took the findings of more than 7,000 scientific studies and condensed them into 10 Recommendations for Cancer Prevention. So you can be confident they represent the best advice available anywhere on how you can reduce your cancer risk.
Click on each recommendation to find out more - or you can search by type of cancer.
Energy density
Avoid sugary drinks. Limit consumption of energy-dense foods (particularly processed foods high in added sugar, or low in fibre, or high in fat).
Special Populations - Not for everyone but if they are relevant to you it’s best to follow them for cancer prevention.
Breastfeeding
It is best for mothers to breastfeed exclusively for up to six months and then add other liquids and foods.
Cancer
survivors
After treatment, cancer survivors should follow the Recommendations for Cancer Prevention.
And, always remember – do not smoke or chew tobacco.
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