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  • Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely

    What is your cancer risk?

    Dr. Jenna LeComte-Hinely, Health Assessment and Research for Communities|Updated Feb 4, 2021

    An important part of cancer prevention is knowing your personal level of risk. While there is no way to tell with absolute certainty whether you will develop cancer, doctors do know that age, gender, race and ethnicity are useful in gauging the level of risk each patient faces. Individuals who are at higher risk based on their demographics should increase the frequency of their cancer screenings. Age Increasing age is the most important risk factor for cancer, according to...