TRANSCRIPT:
You're listening to WPSU's Health Minute, a collaboration with Penn State's College of Nursing.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. The median age for a diagnosis is 66, but cancer can develop at any age. Information and education are key to prevention and early detection.
How can you reduce your risk of cancer?
- Get routine screenings for you and your family, especially if you have a family history of cancer.
- Maintain a balanced diet.
- Exercise daily.
- Avoid exposure to cancer-causing substances.
- Obtain vaccines that can prevent cancer from developing.
- Limit your alcohol intake and don't smoke.
Contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns. Learn more from the National Cancer Institute at cancer.gov and the American Cancer Society at cancer.org.
Join us next week for WPSU's Health Minute. For more episodes, visit wpsu.org/healthminute.
I'm Cheraine Stanford, WPSU.
