Around 4 in 10 cancer cases in the UK (2015) could be prevented through healthy changes.
Research has shown that things like stopping smoking, keeping a healthy weight, staying safe in the sun, cutting down on alcohol and eating a healthy, balanced diet can reduce the risk of cancer.
By making healthy changes now, you can make a difference to your health in the future. It's never too late to start making healthy changes.
And remember, you can talk to your doctor if you're worried about your cancer risk.
Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer and not smoking is the best thing you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. Harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke damage the cells in our body. If you smoke, stopping completely is the best thing you can do for your health and there are many tools and support services to help you quit.
Visit our 'Help to quite smoking' page for more information.