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Cancer prevention: 7 tips to reduce your risk
5. Get immunized
2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active
6. Avoid risky behaviors
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1. Don't use tobacco
2. Eat healthy foods
3. Stay at a healthy weight and be physically active
4. Protect yourself from the sun
5. Get vaccinated
6. Stay away from risky behaviors
7. Get regular medical care
2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active
6. Avoid risky behaviors
Content
1. Don't use tobacco
2. Eat healthy foods
3. Stay at a healthy weight and be physically active
4. Protect yourself from the sun
5. Get vaccinated
6. Stay away from risky behaviors
7. Get regular medical care
6. Stay away from risky behaviors
Some behaviors carry a high risk of infections that can raise the risk of getting cancer. To help prevent cancer:
Practice safe sex. Limit how many sexual partners you have. Use a condom. The more sexual partners you have, the greater the chances of getting a sexually transmitted infection, such as HIV or HPV.
People who have HIV or AIDS have a higher risk of cancer of the anus, liver and lung. HPV is most often linked to cervical cancer. But it also might raise the risk of cancer of the anus, penis, throat, vulva and vagina.
- Don't share needles. Using drugs with shared needles can lead to HIV. And it can lead to hepatitis B and hepatitis C, which can raise the risk of liver cancer. If you need help with drug misuse or addiction, talk with a professional who specializes in those areas.
