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  1. www.cancer.org › cancer › typesRisk Factors and Causes of Childhood Cancer

    Most childhood cancers are a result of DNA changes very early in life. Learn more about the risk factors and the causes of childhood cancer.

  2. www.childrens.com › how-children-get-cancerWhat Causes Childhood Cancer? A Medical Mystery - Children's ...

    • Causes of Childhood Cancer
    • Common Childhood Cancers
    • Can Kids Survive Cancer?

    While researchers continue to investigate causes of childhood cancer, the exact answer remains a medical mystery. Adults may have behaviors that put them at a higher risk for cancer, such as smoking or eating an unhealthy diet. But children are too young for any unhealthy habits to increase their risk of cancer. A strong family history of cancer ma...

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    More than 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer every year. Certain types of cancer are more common among children, including: 1. Leukemia(blood cancer): the most common childhood cancer, affecting about 30% of children with cancer 2. Brain and nervous system cancers 3. Lymphoma(lymph system cancers) 4. Other types of tumors, such as Wilms' tum...

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    Most childhood cancers are very treatable. Approximately 80% if children diagnosed with cancer will survive and grow into adulthood. Survival rates are increasing due to major treatment advances in recent decades. Dr. Watt says children are more likely to respond well to chemotherapy and radiation therapy, leading to higher childhood cancer surviva...

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  4. www.healthline.com › nutrition › cancer-and-dietDietary Habits That Can Impact Your Cancer Risk - Healthline

    Oct 7, 2018 · Higher consumption of foods rich in sugar and refined carbs, as well as processed and overcooked meat, can increase your risk of cancer. In addition, higher dairy consumption has been...

  5. cancer.ca › en › about-us10 ways to reduce your cancer risk | Canadian Cancer Society

    • Live smoke-free. Most people are aware that smoking increases your risk of getting lung cancer, but it’s also been linked to head, neck, esophageal, liver, breast and colorectal cancers – just to name a few.
    • Have a healthy body weight. More than half of all Canadians have excess weight, putting them at increased risk for several types of cancer including uterine, pancreatic, breast and liver.
    • Eat well. There are many health benefits of eating well – including lowering your cancer risk! Incorporating more vegetables, fruit, protein and whole grains into your meals instead of highly processed foods is essential to eating well.
    • Be active. Getting enough physical activity on a regular basis will help protect against at least 8 types of cancer including colorectal, breast, lung and uterine cancers.

  6. www.cancer.org › cancer-facts-for-womenCancer Facts for Women | Most Common Cancers in Women

    • Breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US, except for skin cancer. It's also the second-leading cause of cancer death (after lung cancer).
    • Colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is cancer that starts in the colon or the rectum. Some factors that increase colorectal cancer risk include physical inactivity, a diet high in red and processed meats, excess body weight, smoking, alcohol use, and a personal or family history of colorectal cancer or polyps.
    • Lung cancer. Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in women in the US and the leading cause of cancer death. What you can do. Get screened. The American Cancer Society recommends yearly lung cancer screening with a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan for people who
    • Cervical cancer. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes almost all cervical cancers. HPV is a very common infection that can be spread during skin-to-skin contact with infected body parts, not just during sex.

  7. www.thehealthy.com › cancer › everyday-risks-cancer30 Everyday Things That May Cause Cancer | The Healthy

    Mar 16, 2022 · If you have a habit, consider this your reason to finally kick it: Quitting before age 40 reduces the risk of dying from smoking-related disease by about 90 percent. And here are the many other ways your body will benefit from quitting.

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  9. www.cancer.gov › causes-prevention › riskRisk Factors: Diet - NCI - National Cancer Institute

    Jan 31, 2024 · Scientists have studied many additives, nutrients, and other dietary components for possible associations with cancer risk. These include: Acrylamide is a chemical found in tobacco smoke and some foods. It can be produced when certain vegetables, such as potatoes, are heated to high temperatures.