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Wellness Wake Up Call

Lifestyle and Cancer Risk

By Kristin Bogdonas
Published February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM CST
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Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but advances in early detection and treatment have helped reduce cancer deaths in recent decades. In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, listeners learn how cancer develops and the ways lifestyle and environmental factors can influence risk.

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Kristin Bogdonas
Kristin Bogdonas began employment with University of Illinois Extension in August 2013 and serves Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, and Stark counties in her role as nutrition & wellness educator. Bogdonas provides research-based programs and resources to diverse audiences via experiential, interactive programming as well as web-based platforms and social media outlets. She strives to inspire healthy lifestyles in others so people can live their best lives.
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