the thyroid, oral cavity, skin, lymph nodes, testes, and ovaries, as well as for some non-malignant
(non-cancerous) diseases.
Take control of your health, and reduce your cancer
risk.
• Stay away from tobacco.
• Stay at a healthy weight.
• Get moving with regular physical activity.
• Eat healthy with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Limit how much alcohol you drink (if you drink at all).
• Protect your skin.
• Know yourself, your family history, and your risks.
• Have regular check-ups and cancer screening tests.
• For information on how to reduce your cancer risk and other questions about cancer,
please call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit us online
at www.cancer.org.
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