01/02/2026
๐๏ธFebruary is the month of ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ!
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) reports that avoidable smoking, poor diet, physical inactivity, and excessive sun exposure are responsible for about half of all cancer deaths and more than 40% of all cancer diagnoses in the US.
โจThe first actions in prevention are small:
โข Avoid to***co and limit alcohol intake.
โข Keep up an active lifestyle and maintain a healthy weight.
โข Consume more whole grains, fruits, and veggies.
โข Keep your skin safe from the sun.
โข Obtain prescribed vaccinations against hepatitis B and HPV, as well as cancer screenings.
It is possible to prevent cancer, and it begins with you, therefore let's use this month to take action and spread awareness.
American Association for Cancer Research. (n.d.).
February is National Cancer Prevention Month.
https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/national-cancer-prevention-month/
๐ผ๏ธ: John Mar Mantong
โ๏ธ: Amieah Jones