Reducing Your Cancer Risk - Cancer Prevention & Screening

Cancer is increasing in incidence and prevalence. Cancer is the second most common cause of death, and is poised to become the main cause of death based on current trends.

In today's video we discuss the main risk factors for the development of cancer. Risk factors include aging, genetic risk factors, family history, and exposure to carcinogens such as smoke, chemical toxins, and viruses such as HPV.

We will also discuss the importance of early detection and screening strategies.

To ask us a question or suggest a topic for a future episode, please visit our homepage and fill out our form at www.cancerinformant.org, or email your question to [email protected]

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - Genetic Risk Factors & Family History
03:50 - Smoking & Chemical Toxins
07:00 - Viruses & Cancer
08:14 - Dangers of Chronic Inflammation
09:14 - Diabetes & Cancer
10:45 - The Microbiome & Cancer
12:00 - Importance of Early Detection
12:50 - Cervical Cancer Screening
13:54 - Colon Cancer Screening
18:28 - Summary