Of course not. The point is there are things one can actively do to decrease risk (though not eliminate it). With many types of cancer that isn't the case.
> Getting older doesn't increase your changes of getting in a car accident.
I beg to differ.
> In 2012, there were almost 36 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older in the United States.1 Driving helps older adults stay mobile and independent. But the risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash increases as you age.
http://www.cdc.gov/motorvehiclesafety/older_adult_drivers/
