Health Topicscancerbreast cancerIs it possible to prevent cancer?

Is it possible to prevent cancer?

Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in January 2025.

Updated on January 2, 2025.

You can do a lot to prevent cancer including eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of physical activity, and watching your weight.

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