QuickTips Index

Eat foods containing beta carotene.
A look into how beta carotene can help prevent cancer.

Grill meats in moderation.
Learn how grilling meats can cause cancer and what you can do to lower your risk.

Colposcopy Tips: How to Prepare for Your Colposcopy
There are a few things a woman needs to do to prepare for a colposcopy. This article provides tips on how to prepare for a colposcopy.

Pap Smear Tips
A list of simple tips that will aid in getting more accurate pap smear results.

Know whether or not you are being exposed to radon.
Exposure to the carcinogen radon puts you at risk for developing cancers like lung cancer.

Perform a testicular self exam regularly.
Men should perform monthly testicular self exams (TSE's) to look for testicular cancer. Testicular cancer strikes mostly young men.

Ladies, have a regular mammogram!
A mammogram may not prevent cancer, but may aid in early detection of breast cancer. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the better chance of survival.

Know your family history of cancer.
A look into why knowing your family history can help prevent cancer.

Check your breasts. Men, too!
Women and men both need to check their breasts for cancer prevention.

Get a prostate exam.
Getting a prostate exam is necessary for a man to detect prostate cancer. Learn more about the prostate exam.

Stay out of the sun during peak times.
Learn when the best time to stay out of the sun for skin cancer prevention.

Quitters DO prosper.
Yes, quitters do win when it comes to smoking.

A little exercise can go a long with with cancer prevention.
How can exercise prevent cancer?

Listen to Mom and eat those veggies!
A quick prevention tip on what vegetables are best to eat for cancer prevention.

Be sure to have a regular Pap smear.
Having a regular pap can be your best defense against cervical cancer.

Don't have unprotected sex.
Learn how unprotected sex and the HPV virus can cause cancer and what you can do to prevent it!