Many people think cancer is inevitable, but for some types of cancer, you can take steps to reduce the risk. Healthy lifestyle habits hold the key to cancer prevention. Up to two-thirds of all cancers may be preventable by avoiding tobacco and adopting other healthy lifestyle habits. Regular screenings can help detect many cancers in the earliest stages, when they can be treated successfully.

M. D. Anderson's Cancer Prevention Center can help you learn to reduce your cancer risk. Thorough cancer screening examinations include cancer risk assessment, screening exams based on age and gender, as well as personalized risk-reduction strategies. Prevention programs include genetic testing, chemoprevention and nutritional counseling.

The Cancer Prevention Center offers a wide range of screening and early detection services. To determine which services are best for you, or to schedule an appointment, call (713) 745-8040, toll-free at 1-800-438-6434.