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Prevention & Screening

A resource for health and screening information

Manage Your Risk

A resource for health and screening information

Manage Your Risk

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Prevention is a cornerstone of MD Anderson's approach to eliminating cancer. You can reduce your risk and your family’s risk for cancer by making healthy lifestyle choices, getting screened and vaccinating your children.

Manage Your Risk

Diet

The food you eat plays a vital role in cancer prevention. Learn how to create a healthy diet with our dietitians’ tips.
Body Weight

Maintaining a healthy body weight lowers your risk for 13 types of cancer. Learn how to get to a healthy weight.
Physical Activity

By increasing your physical activity, you can lower your risk of many types of cancers.
HPV

Almost everyone will get the human papillomavirus (HPV) in their lifetime. HPV causes almost all cervical cancers.

Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a leading cause of liver cancer. Learn about the risks, screening and how to protect yourself.
Smoking and tobacco

Smoking and tobacco use raises your cancer risk. Learn how to quit and get tips to avoid secondhand smoke.
Skin safety

Being smart about exposure to UV rays from the sun and tanning beds can help you prevent skin cancer.

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