Lessen Environmental Connections To Cancer

*  Don’t smoke. Avoid secondhand smoke.

*  Get your house tested for radon – the number 2 cause of lung cancer after smoking. You can buy a radon test kit from a hardware store.

*  Take harmful waste products, such as empty aerosol cans; leftover paint, paint chips and thinners; and unused fertilizers and pesticides to a local hazardous waste drop-off site. Search for one near you atearth911.org.

*  Restrict the use of pesticides, which are all toxic to some degree. Use nontoxic products to treat and maintain your lawn. Find ways to greenscape your lawn and yard fromepa.gov.

*  Wear sunscreen (SPF of 30 or higher) and clothing to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

*  Get to and stay at a healthy weight. Eat plenty of plant-based foods: vegetables, fruit, whole grains, beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds. Avoid or limit alcohol to 1 drink a day (women and over 65) or 2 drinks a day (men).