Risk Factors and Prevention

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing small cell lung cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing non-melanoma skin cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing vaginal cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing breast cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.

A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of developing cancer. Although risk factors often influence the development of cancer, most do not directly cause cancer. Some people with several risk factors never develop cancer, while others with no known risk factors do. Knowing your risk factors and talking about them with your doctor may help you make more informed lifestyle and health care choices.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing Kaposi sarcoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing bile duct cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing liver cancer and ways to lower your risk. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing colorectal cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing uterine cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing vulvar cancer. Use the menu to see other pages.