Simple ways to reduce cancer risk

SAN DIEGO - Millions of people have had their lives touched by cancer. Whether dealing with their own diagnosis or that of a loved one, men and women often wonder what, if anything, they can do or could have done to prevent cancer from becoming a part of their lives.

While cancer risk depends on a host of factors, some of which are beyond an individual’s control, there are certain preventative measures men and women can take to reduce their risk of cancer.

* Stop smoking. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that smoking causes 90 percent of lung cancer dea...