Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and in Texas. Breast, prostate, lung, and colorectal are the most common types of cancers and account for nearly half of all new diagnoses [1].
Although cancer isn’t completely preventable, certain lifestyle factors – such as avoiding tobacco use and limiting alcohol consumption – can reduce a person’s risk of developing cancer. Cancer screenings, including mammograms and colonoscopies, can detect cancer at an early stage when treatments are more likely to be effective.