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	Home Prevention & Risk Assessment Cancer is a generalized term for diseases in which cells, once normal parts of the body, become abnormal and divide without control. These cancer cells can then invade nearby tissues; sometimes spreading through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. In spite of much research, there is no definitive cause of cancer. Research does show there are specific factors that lead to the development of cancer; specifically environmental factors, diet, lifestyle and genetic predisposition [see Risk Assessment for more information]. Prevention refers to making different lifestyle and nutritional choices to help reduce the chances of cancer. In addition, prevention also refers to undergoing screening for cancer. It is well known that early detection for cervical, breast, prostate and colon cancer results in long-term remission. Skin Cancer Prevention Get UMSkinCheck -- a free mobile application (Apple) intended for skin cancer self exam and surveillance that allows users to complete and store a full body photographic library, track detected moles/lesions, download informational videos and literature and locate a skin cancer specialist. Learn more about it on the UMSkinCheck: Skin Cancer Self Exam webpage; or go to UMSkinCheck on iTunes and download the app. Articles and Information Related to Cancer Prevention and Screening: What you need to know about cancer screenings Guide to lung cancer screening Early Detection Prevention Cancer Prevention Through Nutrition Breaking the Habits Beating Us Smoking Prevention Research Risk Assessment Clinics and Information: Risk Assessment refers to the connection between some forms of cancer and genetics. The Cancer Center has two clinics focused on assessing the genetic risk faced by some individuals to develop cancer: the Breast & Ovarian Risk Evaluation Clinic; and the Cancer Genetics Clinic. In addition, our Urologic Oncology Program has established the Prostate Genetics Project, a long-term study on the possible genetic causes of prostate cancer. Cancer Genetics Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Program Cancer Genetics Clinic Prostate Cancer Genetics Project		Adjust text size Listen to Cancer Center Podcasts! See Also: Cancer Risk: Understanding the Puzzle - from the National Cancer Institute's website. What are the Risk Factors for Cancer? - from the American Cancer Society (ACS) website Also from the ACS website: What are the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer? What are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer? What are the Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer?

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