The American Cancer Society is an organization dedicated to funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention.

Stephanie Smith, who was a guest on the WMIX Southern Illinois Insider, says there are plenty of events going on all the time for someone to get involved to be a part of the American Cancer Society’s cause.

Smith gave some basic tips on how to reduce risks of getting cancer.

You can listen to the Southern Illinois Insider simulcast on WMIX 940AM and 94.1/96.5FM every Sunday at 11am.