The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to stop smoking—but it’s not the only thing. Because many people think of lung cancer as a “smoker’s disease,” you may be unaware of other risk factors like radon and occupational exposures. Half of all people who develop lung cancer are former smokers…

Cancer of the breast Many women are concerned just by reading those words. That’s understandable. Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by the disease. There is, however, a lot of good news about breast cancer these days. Treatments are improving, and we now know more than ever about how to prevent the disease….

Ditch the Smokes Every puff of tobacco contains 250 harmful chemicals. Almost 70 of them are carcinogenic. And it isn’t just lung cancer. Cigarettes have been linked to 12 other types of cancer, including stomach, bladder, kidney, mouth, and throat cancer. The sooner you come to a halt, the better. Consult your doctor for help…