[Cancer prevention in France: Implication of health professionals]

Abstract

Almost 40% of cancers are attributable to preventable cancer risk factors related to behavior. Health professionals must take into account the respective weight of the different causes of cancer to enforce effective cancer prevention. Their involvement is needed on several levels. In primary prevention, not only for vaccinations, detection and support the withdrawal of addiction, but also by a greater consideration in their patients of all cancer risk behavioral factors. This involvement is essential in the care and monitoring of patients with cancer. Thus, enhancing patient compliance with cancer prevention tips (stopping smoking, reducing alcohol consumption, practice physical activity, physical inactivity reduction, reduction of overweight, adopting a diversified and balanced diet) appears as a new challenge of personalized care in oncology that not only aims to reduce the incidence of cancer but also to reduce the risks of morbidity and long-term mortality.

Keywords: Cancer plan; Cancers; Facteurs de risque; Health professionals; Plan cancer; Prevention; Professionnels de santé; Prévention; Risk factors.