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Learn more about the Great American Health Challenge and ways to reduce your cancer risk!


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Together we can be successful in eliminating suffering and death due to cancer.


Get Active Articles on Cancer.org
The Power of Fruits and Vegetables
Learn how to fit at least five servings of cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables into your day—including quick, tasty snacks.
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Seven Fitness Habits for Highly Effective Families
A little action every day makes a big impact on your health.
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News from the ACS News Center
Acupuncture May Help With Side Effects of Hormone Therapy, Study Finds
New research suggests the ancient Chinese practice may ease the side effects of hormone therapy.

Nobel Prize for Discovery of Cervical Cancer Virus
The German scientist who pursued the idea that HPV, or human papilloma virus, plays a role in cervical cancer has won the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

Accelerated Breast Radiation: Cheaper, Faster, and Just As Effective?
Shorter courses of radiation may soon be a real option for some women, according to new research.

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Exercise and Nutrition Tools
Use our tools for diet and fitness to help you calculate a healthy lifestyle.

Nutrition and Activity Quiz

How does your lifestyle match ACS guidelines?
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Calculate Your Daily Calorie Needs

Find the number of calories you should eat each day to maintain your current weight.
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Exercise Counts: Calories Burned in Various Activities

Find the calories burned in a workout or daily activity.
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Target Heart Rate Calculator

Compute your best workout
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