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Learn more about the Great American Health Challenge and ways to reduce your cancer risk!


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Together we can be successful in eliminating suffering and death due to cancer.


Health Check Articles on Cancer.org
The Link Between Lifestyle and Cancer
How much do daily habits like diet and exercise affect our risk for cancer? Much more than you might think.
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Early Lifestyle Choices and Cancer
Do young adults need to think about cancer?
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News from the ACS News Center
Smoking Compromises Quality-of-Life in Old Age
Smoking doesn't just shorten your lifespan, it can make your golden years far less enjoyable, according to new research.

Smoking Rate Declines For the First Time in Years
A new report shows that fewer Americans are lighting up -- a sign control efforts like taxation and legislation may be working.

Smoking-related Cancers May Account for Narrowing Gap in Death Rates
A new study finds racial disparities in cancer death rates have been declining since the early 1990s, at least for certain cancer types.

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ACS Prevention and Detection Guidelines
Can you prevent cancer or reduce your cancer risk? How can you detect cancer early? Concerned about cancer because it runs in your family? You can find answers to these questions and more using these resources.

American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer

 These cancer screening guidelines are recommended for those people at average risk for cancer (unless otherwise specified) and without any specific symptoms.
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Prevention: Summary

 What you eat (or don't eat) and how active you are can influence your risk of developing cancer. Learn about the best ways to reduce your risk through simple lifestyle changes.
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