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Is it possible to prevent cancer?

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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Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.
Updated onAugust, 2026

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Written by Jameson Kowalczyk.
Medically reviewed by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.
Updated onAugust, 2026

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