Tag Archives: Prevention

Public Health Grand Rounds: Cancer and Family History: Using Genomics for Prevention

In this session of Public Health Grand Rounds, you will hear how public health agencies and organizations are evolving in the face of the rapidly growing field of genomics. You will also hear how one woman’s personal experience with a hereditary cancer syndrome led her to become an advocate for patient and provider education.

Policies and Practices for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship: Physical Activity

Strong evidence suggests that physical activity reduces the risk of several cancers. In addition to helping prevent cancer, physical activity is also important for cancer survivors. This promising practices brief lists strategies that work for increasing physical activity.