Reduce Your Cancer Risk, Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life

A Co-publication of the American Cancer Society and Demos Health Cancer experts say more people than ever before are now likely to develop the disease at some time, but due to early intervention, the chances of survival are also increasing. Reduce Your Cancer Risk: Twelve Steps to a Healthier Life co-published with the American Cancer Society combines comprehensive information about how to reduce cancer risk organized around a 12-step action plan. Written by a patient-expert, a cancer research doctor and reviewed by the American Cancer Society, the book takes the reader from how to assess one’s cancer risk on to the latest cutting edge research on lifestyle changes that can cut an individual’s risk factors. Reduce Your Cancer Risk separates fact from fiction about cancer.
The book also presents advice for the average reader and those who have above-average or family risk for cancer. As well as discussing important lifestyle changes, Reduce Your Cancer Risk informs readers about important preventive health strategies based upon the latest research and guidelines from the American Cancer Society for those who have above-average risk for cancer, such as genetic counseling and preventive anti-cancer medications.

The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer, saving lives and reducing suffering through research, education, advocacy and service. Filled with the most-up-to-date information from the largest and most trusted voluntary health organization those with a cancer diagnosis, those whose lives have been touched by cancer, and those who are interested in preventative care will find Reduce Your Cancer Risk is an invaluable resource.