Cancer is a scary topic, but you can stay on top of your health with regular screenings and good lifestyle choices.

Dr. Abigail Miller, chief medical officer at UnitedHealthcare of Minnesota, visited KARE 11 News at Noon on Monday to share tips on how to lower your cancer risk and make sure you detect it early if you do have it.

Some risk factors are out of your control, like age, genetics and family history. It is best to talk to your doctor about your family's health to determine if you have an increased risk of cancer.

Excess body weight, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption and poor nutrition can also heighten your risk of cancer, UnitedHealthcare shared in a press release.

Mayo Clinic recommends that you get annual mammograms starting at age 40 to screen for breast cancer. Th

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