The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) refers to “preventable causes” of cancer. In
other words, we may be unable to prevent cancer, but we can lessen our risk. These “preventable causes” are
responsible for “more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all deaths from cancer in
the United States,” according to AACR.
Merriam-Webster defines “prevent” as “to keep from happening or existing,” which is why the
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) refers to “preventable causes” of cancer. In
other words, we may be unable to prevent cancer, but we can lessen our risk. These “preventable causes” are
responsible for “more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all deaths from cancer in
the United States,” according to AACR.
If you’ve ever wanted to catch your breath and clear your head, mindfulness can help. Mindfulness techniques ground us and help us become more
resilient to life’s challenges.
If you’ve ever wanted to catch your breath and clear your head, mindfulness can help. Mindfulness
techniques ground us and help us become more resilient to life’s challenges.
The holidays can be stressful, even without cancer’s added challenges. COVID-19 and other health concerns can raise stress levels
even further. Wendy Hall, LCSW, offers these ways to cope.