You are here
Gold Standard External Resources for Prevention
American Cancer Society
About 42% of cancer cases and 45% of cancer deaths in the United States are linked to modifiable risk factors – and thus could be preventable – according to a new study from American Cancer Society researchers.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
It is usually not possible to know exactly why one person develops cancer and another doesn’t. But research has shown that certain risk factors may increase a person’s chances of developing cancer. (There are also factors that are linked to a lower risk of cancer. These are sometimes called protective risk factors, or just protective factors.)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
You can reduce your risk of getting cancer by making healthy choices like keeping a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco, limiting the amount of alcohol you drink, and protecting your skin.
Vaccines (shots) also help lower cancer risk. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine helps prevent most cervical cancers and several other kinds of cancer. The hepatitis B vaccine can help lower liver cancer risk.
Everyday Health
Everyday Health's Cancer Care and Prevention weekly newsletter is a rich source for cancer research, news, and inspiration for patients and caregivers.
Everyday Health
This weekly resource, targeted toward experienced patients and caregivers, follows developments in the field of oncology and provides news highlights from the preceding week.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Some types of cancer and treatments such as chemotherapy can weaken your immune system and may increase your risk of any infection, including with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. During chemotherapy, there will be times in your treatment cycle when you are at increased risk of infection.
Adults and children with serious chronic health conditions, including cancer, are at higher risk of developing more serious complications from contagious illnesses such as COVID-19.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Extensive up to date information from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
How to Protect Yourself | If you think you are sick
What you need to know | Resources for the Community