Cancer

Learn how to lower your cancer risk and what CDC is doing to prevent and control cancer.

This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Content from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (public domain).

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Skin Cancer Awareness

To lower your skin cancer risk, protect your skin from the sun and avoid tanning.

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Aug 29, 2024

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Prevention

You can lower your risk of getting many common kinds of cancer.

Jan 16, 2025

USCS U.S. Cancer Statistics: The Official Federal Cancer Statistics

United States Cancer Statistics (USCS)

The United States Cancer Statistics are the official federal cancer statistics.

June 4, 2025

Your cancer story is your own, but you’re not alone. Learn more at cdc.gov/cancer/.

Cancer Survivors

Tips for staying healthy during and after cancer.

July 1, 2024

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Risk Factors

Alcohol and tobacco use, family health history, HPV, and obesity can raise cancer risk.

Nov 19, 2024

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Resource Library

CDC offers resources about cancer in a variety of formats.

Aug 23, 2023

Types of Cancer

Basic information and statistics about some of the most common cancers.

Cancer Research

CDC conducts and supports studies to reduce cancer and eliminate health disparities.

Preventing Infections in Cancer Patients

Learn how to prevent infections during chemotherapy treatment.

About the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control

The work, priorities, and impact of CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.

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