SIR – During Cancer Prevention Week (May 9 to May 15) we are promoting the fact there is now strong evidence that people can make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk.
Scientists now estimate that about a third of the most common cancers could be prevented through eating a healthy plant-based diet, being regularly physically active and maintaining a healthy weight.
But many people still see cancer as simply a question of fate.
This is why we want to use Cancer Prevention Week to raise awareness of risk factors so people are then in a position to make their own informed choices.
People in the local area can find out more about how they can take part by visiting our website at wcrf-uk.org.
KATE MENDOZA
Head of education World Cancer Research Fund
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