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Preventing Cancer

What to know

  • You can lower your risk of getting many common kinds of cancer.
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Overview

You can lower your risk of getting many common kinds of cancer by making healthy choices. Screening tests can find some cancers early, when treatment works best. Vaccines (shots) can help prevent several kinds of cancer. Learn more about how to lower your risk of getting cancer.

How to prevent cancer or find it early

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Cancer Screening Tests
Screening tests can find several types of cancer early.
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Vaccines (Shots)
The HPV vaccine and the hepatitis B vaccine can help prevent cancer.
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Healthy Choices
You can lower your risk of getting cancer by making healthy choices.
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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; Division of Cancer Prevention and Control