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Health Check Articles on Cancer.org
The Link Between Lifestyle and Cancer
How much do daily habits like diet and exercise affect our risk for cancer? Much more than you might think.
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Early Lifestyle Choices and Cancer
Do young adults need to think about cancer?
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News from the ACS News Center
ACOG Revises Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has just issued new cervical cancer screening guidelines.

CDC: U.S. Smoking Rates Steady, But Smoke-free Laws Effective
Two new reports from the CDC show that while smoking rates among U.S. adults haven't changed much, the lowest rates are in states with smoke-free laws.

Report: Over 100,000 Cancers Linked to Excess Body Fat
Researchers have known being overweight puts people at an increased risk of some types of cancer. New data highlights the extent of the problem.

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ACS Prevention and Detection Guidelines
Can you prevent cancer or reduce your cancer risk? How can you detect cancer early? Concerned about cancer because it runs in your family? You can find answers to these questions and more using these resources.

American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer

 These cancer screening guidelines are recommended for those people at average risk for cancer (unless otherwise specified) and without any specific symptoms.
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines for Cancer Prevention: Summary

 What you eat (or don't eat) and how active you are can influence your risk of developing cancer. Learn about the best ways to reduce your risk through simple lifestyle changes.
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