ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing ependymoma. 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.

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

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

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out that more research is needed to learn more about the factors that increase the chance of developing thymoma and thymic carcinoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing inflammatory breast 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 a neuroendocrine tumor (NET). Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about the factors that increase the chance of developing eye melanoma. 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 testicular 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 esophageal 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.