Yes, many external factors can be controlled or mitigated to reduce cancer risk. Some strategies include:
- Avoiding tobacco: Quitting smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke significantly reduce the risk of cancer. - Protecting against UV radiation: Using sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding excessive sun exposure can help prevent skin cancer. - Minimizing exposure to harmful chemicals: Using protective gear in industrial settings, following safety guidelines, and choosing safer alternatives for household products can reduce exposure. - Vaccination: Vaccines are available for certain cancer-linked infections, such as the HPV vaccine and the hepatitis B vaccine. - Healthy lifestyle choices: Maintaining a balanced diet, exercising regularly, limiting alcohol intake, and avoiding obesity can lower cancer risk.
