02/08/2026
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. 🎗️
According to a recent study from the American Cancer Society, 40% of cancer cases in the U.S. are preventable and 44% of cancer deaths in 2025 are attributed to behaviors you can change.
Some things you can do to reduce your risk of getting cancer include lifestyle choices like diet, physical activity and avoiding harmful exposures. Prevention doesn't guarantee cancer won't occur, but it helps reduce the risk.
Some things you can do to reduce your risk include
🚭 Don't smoke (and avoid secondhand smoke)
🍷Reduce or avoid alcohol
🏃 Reduce excess body weight and stay active
🥗 Eat a balanced, healthy diet
😎 Minimize sun exposure and protect your skin from the sun
🏥 Stay up to date on vaccines and routine screenings