Prevention

1 in 2 people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime.

Follow the links below to more information on the NHS website. In the UK, the 4 most common types of cancer are:

There are more than 200 different types of cancer, and each is diagnosed and treated in a particular way. You can find more information about other types of cancer on the NHS website.

Four in 10 cases of cancer in the UK are preventable

There are lots of way things that you can do. Take a look at the information in the drop down boxes below.

Stopping smoking is the best thing you can do to prevent cancer.

Your GP practice can support you to stop smoking and point you in the direction of local services which can help you take the first to quitting.

There are lots of other things you can do to reduce your chances of developing cancer:

Avoid being overweight or obese. Eating a healthy diet can help with this and keep reduce your risk of cancer. Find out more about healthy eating on the NHS website.
Using sun cream when in the sun and not using sunbeds.
Keeping active with regular exercise. Find out more about keeping active on the NHS website.
Drink less alcohol – drinking less reduces your cancer risk.
Make sure your children have the HPV vaccinations.

Taking the NHS screening tests when they are offered to you is crucial.

Screening can help detect cancer at an early stage, when it's easier to treat.