Is it ‘cancer prevention’ or ‘risk reduction’? #Wordsmatter

• DOI: 10.1007/s10552-021-01470-w
• Publication Date: 2021-07-21T11:14:27Z
• Authors: Desiree A. H. Walker; Mary Beth Terry
• Keywords: Confusion; Cancer Prevention; harm reduction

Abstract In this commentary, we examine whether should reconsider the widespread use of words ‘cancer prevention’ and replace them with risk reduction’. Our recommendation is because ‘risk reduction’ more accurately reflects what know from cancer research, but importantly recognizes confusion potential harm to patients inaccurate prevention’.