PubMed · 1988 · 57 citations · 0 references
MedicineOncologyRadiation OncologyBehavioral Risk Factor ModificationCancer PreventionDisease PreventionCancer RiskColorectal CancerMalignant NeoplasmsNoncommunicable Disease PreventionSecondary Cancer PreventionCancer Prevention Risk ReductionColorectal Cancer PreventionLifestyle Risk ReductionLiver Cancer EpidemiologyPreventable Cancer MortalityPrimary Cancer PreventionSmoking Cessation-related Risk Reduction
Smoking cessation has the greatest potential for reducing cancer mortality. Moderate physical activity may prevent colon cancer by modifying bowel peristalsis patterns and may prevent breast cancer by modifying ovulatory frequency. Radiation therapy and the use of certain drugs may increase the risk of some cancers. Liver cancer may be the most preventable major cancer.