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Many don’t see need to lower cancer risk

Some feel they are fated for cancer, so they don’t seek to prevent it; their belief might turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy, says a U.S. survey.
A substantial number of U.S. adults hold fatalistic beliefs about cancer and are correspondingly less likely to take basic steps to lower their cancer risk, such as exercising, quitting smoking and eating a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.

“Many Americans seem to feel afraid and helpless in regards to cancer, which may be exacerbated by conflicting news reports and a general lack of education on the causes and prevention of cancer,” Jeff Niederdeppe, of the University of Wisconsin, Madison, said in a statement. “They say, “Well, there is nothing much you can do about it,’ and, as our survey shows, they indeed do nothing about it.” (continued)