The dreaded C-word... cancer. It's a leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 10 million people dying from the disease every year. An estimated 618,120 cancer-related deaths are estimated in 2025, in the United States alone. While many of the causes are widely publicized, like smoking, there are others that aren't spoken about too much.
Someone recently asked oncologists to name the things they never/always do, or eat, because of what they know about cancer, and thousands of responses followed. From using as little plastic as possible, to never drinking alcohol, cancer experts were happy to share their advice with netizens. Among the replies were a few that revealed whether or not you get cancer is largely to do with the luck of the draw.
Bored Panda has put together a list of the top answers for you to scroll through. And some might have you rethinking your lifestyle choices. We've also put together some info on cancer, based on stats and data from the National Cancer Institute. You'll find that between the images.
