Preventing cancer: Researchers are focusing on these risk factors Despite recent breakthroughs in cancer research and therapy, many people still develop cancer. According to scientists, a significant part could be avoided. Fulda - Lack of exercise, alcohol, smoking and the excessive consumption of red meat and processed foods: The list of possible cancer risk factors is long. When cells grow uncontrollably and tumors develop, this is always a complex interplay of lifestyle, environmental influences, pre-existing conditions and genetic causes. Improved cancer mortality rate: Which cancer risk factors are preventable? Some risk factors can be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. The leadin... [Read more]