Q: What are the common risk factors of cancer?

A: Major cancer risk factors include tobacco use, alcohol, unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity, chronic infections (like HPV and hepatitis), environmental pollution, radiation exposure, genetic predisposition (family history) and advancing age.

Q: Can cancer really be prevented?

A: Not all cancers are preventable, but nearly 40–50% can be reduced through lifestyle changes like avoiding tobacco, maintaining healthy weight, eating balanced diet, staying physically active, and controlling infections.

Q: What is the single most important step to prevent cancer?

A: Complete........

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