While it’s safe to say that some factors are out of your hands, like age and gender, it’s also safe to say (and smart to accept) that many of the risk factors are completely in your control. Practice healthy oral hygiene and good nutrition, slap on that sunscreen and protective lip balm, spit out that Betel nut, protect your private parts, and the most obvious one of all: stay away from tobacco products.

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 4,900 men and 2,400 women will lose their lives to these cancers in 2005. Over 29,000 new cases will spring up to take their place. Maybe you already know there are a thousand good reasons to quit smoking. Now you have one thousand and one.