The good news is that there are some things that you can do to reduce the risk.

Whilst not all types of cancer can be prevented, over a third of cancers can be. Which is why making healthy choices is so important – and small steps can add up to a big difference.

As well as staying active, taking steps like stopping smoking, eating well, and drinking less alcohol can help to reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer. Being healthy can help you to live well for longer.

It is really important to go along to screening appointments when you are invited, as these can pick up signs of cancer early. The earlier that cancer is found, the more chance there is that it can be treated.

Reducing the risk of cancer

Want to find out more about how to reduce the risk of some cancers?

• Cancer Research has some useful information about staying healthy and you will also find here some films about reducing your risk by doing things like stopping smoking.
• Macmillan Cancer Support has information about how you can make changes in how you live to reduce the risk of cancer, for example, taking care in the sun.

Kickstart your health

If you want to kickstart your health, then the NHS can help.

• Live Well – NHS brings together lots of advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, staying a healthy weight, exercise, stopping smoking and drinking less alcohol.

• Better Health – NHS has information to help you get active, quit smoking, and help to improve healthy habits.

Other actions that can help to prevent cancer and/or find cancer early: