New research suggests cancer may develop earlier than we thought — but simple changes can help prevent it

New research suggests cancer may develop earlier than we thought — but simple changes can help prevent it

New research is a step closer to individual assessments of cancer risk that can help younger people get life-saving scans or screenings.shironosov/Getty ImagesA new study on more than 100 risk factors for cancer sheds light on why some people get a diagnosis earlier.Researchers say it could help us develop customized action plans to prevent and diagnose cancer sooner.Helpful habits to stave off cancer include eating more fatty fish and drinking …