If you have a family history of colorectal cancer, it might help to speak with a genetic counselor who can help you decide if genetic testing is right for you.| www.cancer.org
A family cancer syndrome is a condition caused by changes in certain genes that are passed down from parents to children and make it more likely for family members to get certain types of cancer. Learn about various inherited conditions that can raise the risk of specific types of cancer.| www.cancer.org
Having excess body weight can have far-reaching health consequences, including raising your risk for certain types of cancer. Learn more about the link between excess body weight and cancer here.| www.cancer.org
Drinking alcohol increases cancer risk. It accounts for about 5% of all cancers and 4% of cancer deaths in the US. Learn more about alcohol and cancer.| www.cancer.org
Here you can learn about American Cancer Society recommendations regarding body weight, nutrition, and physical activity. Learn how following these guidelines may help lower your risk for certain cancers.| www.cancer.org
Smoking does more than just cause cancer. It can also damage nearly every organ in your body. Learn more about the health effects of smoking tobacco.| www.cancer.org
To have the best chance of quitting smoking and staying a person who doesn't smoke, you need to know what you're up against, what your options are, and where to go for help.| www.cancer.org