INTRODUCTION It is estimated that 30 - 50% of all cancer cases are preventable.[1]  And if you look at the data, only 5 - 10% of cancers are due to one's genetics (i.e., inheriting genes that cause cancer). [1] The following 10 foods for cancer prevention will help those with a family history of cancer and want to decrease their risk of this disease, or cancer survivors who wish to prevent a cancer recurrence.   10 FOODS FOR CANCER PREVENTION #1 LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES [caption id="attachment_9110" align="alignleft" width="300"] Leafy green vegetables for cancer prevention[/caption]             Leafy green vegetables are cancer-fighting foods and include kale (both curly kale and lacinato, or dinosaur kale), spinach, green lettuces (e.g., romaine, butter, Boston lettuces, etc.), collard greens, and mustard greens, to name a few. These vegetables provide the following benefits: 1. Protects DNA from damage: Healthy DNA is essential to preventing cancer.