Cancer prevention is easier than you think. With a few
simple lifestyle changes, you can drastically reduce your risk of many types of
cancer. Many factors play a role in cancer development but the good news is
that most can be avoided.
Avoid smoking and exposure to smoke:
Smoking is the most significant cancer risk factor that we can reduce and it is
responsible for not only lung cancer but many other types of cancer. One of the
best ways to prevent cancer is to quit smoking or never start. Avoid exhaled
smoke from a smoker because it contains more than 60 known carcinogens. This
leads to cancer development.
Practice Sun safety and recognize when skin
changes occur: Did you know that over one million Americans are diagnosed
with skin cancer each year? Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer among
men and women and it accounts for about half of all cancer diagnoses. We can
prevent skin cancer by avoiding UV ray exposure. We can do this by wearing
sunscreen, avoiding mid-day sun and wearing protective clothing when outdoors.
Eat your fruits and veggies: A
well-balanced diet is advantageous for many reasons. A diet rich in fruits and
vegetables greatly reduces your risk of developing cancer and many other
conditions. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants which help repair our
damaged cells. Green, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables are your best bet
to help prevent cancer.
Limit Red meat and Animal Fat: Numerous
studies show that a diet high in animal fat increases the risk for several
types of cancer, particularly colon cancer. Red meat contains much more fat
than poultry and fish, so reducing the amount of red meat in your diet may help
to prevent cancer.
Limit Alcohol Intake: Drinking
excessive amounts of alcohol regularly increase your risk factor for many types
of cancer. Studies suggest that men who consume two alcoholic drinks per day
and women who have one alcoholic drink per day significantly increase their
risk factors for certain types of cancer.
Exercise for Cancer Prevention: Did you
know that when you exercise, you are reducing your risk for many types of
cancer? The American Cancer Society recommends exercising 30 minutes at least 5
days a week, will prevent you from cancer.
Know what you are being exposed to in your
work environment: Chemicals in the workplace may increase your risk of
developing many types of cancer including kidney cancer and bladder cancer. If
you are exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals, etc. in the workplace, you have a
legal right to know what you are being exposed to. Gasoline, diesel, exhaust,
arsenic, beryllium, vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products and mustard
gas are all carcinogens and can be found in some work environments.
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