A risk factor is something that makes your chances of having cancer higher. Some of these can't be changed, such as your genes or your family’s health record. But, many can be changed. Talk to your doctor about the best ways to do this.
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Last reviewed September 2020 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP