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Stack the Odds in Your Favor by Reducing Your Cancer Risk

Bill Baun, M. D. Anderson's Wellness Coach
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Many people believe they have no control over their chances of developing cancer. In fact, up to two-thirds of all cancer cases may be preventable if we apply everything known about cancer prevention to our lives.

When you have completed this unit, you'll have a better understanding of the role tobacco, diet and nutrition, physical activity, sun safety and self-care play in influencing your risk for cancer.

You'll be able to identify simple steps you can take to reduce your risk for cancer, and you'll use the knowledge and interactive tools available in this lesson to create your own cancer prevention plan.

Each segment includes:

  • Check in with the Coach
    A message from Bill Baun, M. D. Anderson's Wellness Coach
  • Identify the Facts
    Activities and quizzes to help you separate myth from fact

  • Multiply Your Knowledge
    A quick overview of cancer facts and figures

  • Factor in All the Information
    Details on risk factors for each topic

  • Explore All the Angles
    Hands-on activities with important information on making healthy choices

  • Take Action to Reduce Risk
    Resources to reduce your cancer risk by putting your new knowledge into practice

  • Sum it Up
    A quick recap of what you've learned
    Take the first step in stacking the odds in your favor.

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step in stacking the odds in your favor. Test your knowledge with our warm-up quiz.



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