MDLinx September 26, 2024
Key Takeaways
The American Association for Cancer Research’s 14th annual Cancer Progress Report says there are a few key factors—all modifiable—that are leading to cancer cases in the US.
Experts think physicians should encourage patients to prioritize these lifestyle shifts as a standard part of cancer care and risk reduction.
Six key lifestyle factors are driving the cancer epidemic in the United States, according to the American Association for Cancer Research’s (AACR) 14th annual Cancer Progress Report.[1]
The factors are modifiable, including reducing tobacco use, eating a healthy diet, being physically active, limiting exposure to UV radiation, reducing or eliminating boozy beverages, and preventing and treating cancer-causing...