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Cancer Prevention
Introduction:
General cancer prevention may be attempted by using the information here to select general dietary and lifestyle interventions which may be associated with a lower incidence of many types of cancer. It is well documented that tobacco or alcohol use is associated with various cancers and these topics will therefore not be discussed in detail. This information includes data that shows lifestyle habits and interventions associated with reduction of general cancer incidence. For information containing valuable data on specific types of cancer, please see those individual sections.
Family history cancer risk due to genetics vs. shared behaviors:
Family history of cancer usually refers to a link between first degree relatives including siblings, parents or grandparents but more distant links of cancer between non-first degree family members is also possible. According to Bostean, et al, a patient with a family history of cancer may have a cancer risk either due to a genetic factor or a family shared behavior. Family shared behaviors might include dietary habits, substance abuse, tobacco use, family-associated environmental exposure or occupational exposure to chemicals. There are especially strong genetic links seen between family members with colorectal cancer and breast cancer. (1)
