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Cancer is the leading cause of death among Canadian adults, and 1 in 2 Canadians will get cancer in their lifetime. Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent certain types of cancer. Learn more about what causes cancer and ways to help lower your risk of getting cancer.
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Preventing lung cancer: Do supplements have a role to play?
Research highlights the lack of effectiveness and safety concerns associated with the use of supplements for lung cancer prevention. -
Fact or fiction: Research sheds light on the safety and effectiveness of aspirin as a preventative strategy
Over the years, the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events, dementia, and cancer has emerged as a topic of conversation and debate. Do claims of aspirin’s preventative powers hold true? The current evidence doesn’t show much promise. -
Medicine cabinet check! Can we use aspirin to combat cancer?
From fever reduction to pain relief, many of us use aspirin as a way to treat common conditions or illnesses that occur in our daily lives. But does the research support its use for cancer prevention? -
Fact or fiction: Research reveals the truth about common supplements
There are many claims out there about the health benefits of dietary supplements, but not all claims are backed by evidence. Talk to your health care provider about which supplements may be beneficial to you. -
Can exercise trim your risk for breast cancer recurrence?
Exercise can have benefits for women who have gone through breast cancer treatment. But can it prevent breast cancer’s return? Unfortunately, the jury is still out. -
Selenium and cancer: Friends or foes?
Selenium has been touted to have anti-cancer properties, but new research suggests that selenium supplements may be too much of a good thing. -
Make 'happy hour' healthier: limit your alcohol to reduce your cancer risk
Alcohol and cancer: research evidence links drinking alcohol to increased cancer risk. What are the recommended guidelines? -
Be "sun smart" to avoid skin cancer
How to reduce your risk of skin cancer. Evidence-based insights about preventing and detecting melanoma from McMaster University. -
Do dietary supplements help reduce cancer risk?
Taking steps to reduce your risk of cancer? Eat well and exercise regularly. But what about dietary supplements, do they help? Find out what the research says! -
Move more, sit less to reduce your risk of cancer
Want to reduce your risk of cancer? Exercise regularly. Mounting research evidence connects a sedentary lifestyle to serious health issues, including cancer. -
A healthy diet can reduce your risk of cancer
Eating healthy food is the key to living well and avoiding disease - including cancer. What should you put on your plate - and what should you avoid? -
Want to reduce your risk of cancer? Try these evidence-based tips
Research reiterates what you may already know about reducing your risk of cancer. It's worth confirming again. Your life could depend on it!
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