A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease, such as breast cancer. But having a risk factor, or even many, does not mean that you are sure to get the disease. Some men ...

A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a disease, such as breast cancer. But having a risk factor, or even many, does not mean that you are sure to get the disease. Certain ...

Allana Roach, PhD, MSB, is a senior associate scientist (program manager) for the Clinical and Population Sciences Program in Extramural Discovery Science at the American Cancer Society (ACS). She is ...

Three ways you can help to lower your cancer risk are: 1: Avoid using alcohol and tobacco. Both alcohol and tobacco are known ...

Bobbie Parker remembers the moment her life changed forever. It was 1987, not long after she lost her mother, Mary, to ...

Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2025 by cancer site and US state Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early ...

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There is no sure way to prevent stomach cancer. But there are things you can do that might lower your risk. Learn more.

This Facts & Figures report provides statistics about the occurrence of breast cancer as well as about its risk factors, prevention, early detection, and treatment. For a short summary, see the news ...

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Cancer and cancer treatment can cause skin changes such as dryness, itchiness, and rash, as well as hair loss and nail changes. Learn what to look for and how to manage hair, skin and nail problems.

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