In fact, that 40% may be an undercount.
The researchers did not look at what percentage of cancers are due to genetics or exposure to carcinogenic chemicals.
In fact, you may not be eligible for each of these precautions.
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Thats because the U.S. Preventive Task Force (USPSTF)recommendation for mammogramsdoesnt start until age 40.
Similarly, for people of average risk for colon cancer, acolonoscopy isnt recommended until age 45.
What You Cant Control
Some cancers are hereditary.
However, there are exceptions.
Lynch syndromeis a hereditary condition linked to higher susceptibility to colorectal cancer and uterine cancer.
You may be able to undergo more frequent or earlier screenings for the relevant cancer types.
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