Avoid Tobacco
Avoid cigarettes and other tobacco products. If you use tobacco, getting support to quit can be one of the most helpful health steps.
PREVENTION
Small healthy choices can support long-term health.
Not every cancer can be prevented, but evidence-based prevention strategies can reduce the risk of some cancers. Focus on practical habits you can maintain and discuss personal risks with your clinician.
Eat a Balanced Diet
Aim for a varied diet that includes vegetables, fruit, whole grains and other nutritious foods, while limiting highly processed choices.
Stay Physically Active
Regular physical activity supports overall health. Choose activities that are realistic for your age, fitness level and daily routine.
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Healthy weight management can lower the risk of several diseases, including some cancers. Sustainable habits are more useful than extreme diets.
Protect Your Skin
Reduce excessive ultraviolet exposure by using shade, clothing and appropriate sunscreen, and avoid artificial tanning devices.
Ask About Vaccination
Vaccines against HPV and hepatitis B can help prevent some infections that are linked to cancer. Eligibility depends on age, health and local guidance.
Prevention is not about perfection
Genetics, age, environment and other factors also affect cancer risk. Prevention reduces risk; it cannot guarantee that someone will never develop cancer.