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Preventing cancer

We’re the experts in preventing cancer and have been for more than 30 years. Find out how what you eat and how active you are affect your risk of cancer, plus global cancer statistics and expert information on specific cancer types.

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Topics
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Topics

From breastfeeding, via sugar to UPFs, and many other things as well

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Types
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Types

Information from experts on different types of cancer and how to prevent them

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Statistics
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Statistics

Which is the most common cancer? Which country has the highest rates?

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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.