Endocrinologist Zukhra Pavlova said that 40% of all cancer cases can be prevented simply by changing lifestyle. She cites a study conducted by members of the American Cancer Society.
The study turned out to be large-scale – scientists studied more than 1.7 million cases of cancer in people over 30 years of age.
Five habits, the abandonment of which will protect against the development of cancer
- Smoking, including passive smoking. Quitting smoking prevents 19.3% of all cancer cases. Especially cancer of the lung, bronchi, larynx, esophagus and bladder.
- Alcohol abuse. Pavlova gives the following figures: 50% of cases of oral cancer, 45% of cases of pharyngeal cancer, 23% of cases of liver cancer, 16% of cases of breast cancer.
- Abuse of the sun and solarium. More than 90% of melanoma cases.
- Inactivity, sedentary lifestyle. This is practically a panacea.
- Obesity. The highest percentages are in the case of cancer of the uterine body (more than 53% of cases), gall bladder (37%), liver (35%) and kidney (34%).
Which What types of cancer are easiest to prevent and how?
- Cervical cancer. The solution is vaccination against human papillomavirus.
- Melanoma. The solution is to protect the skin from UV rays.
- Lung and bronchial cancer. The solution is to quit smoking.
- Liver cancer. The solution is vaccination against hepatitis B, treatment for hepatitis C, abstinence from alcohol.
- Stomach cancer. The solution is treatment for Helicobacter pylori, gastritis and stomach ulcers.
- Colorectal cancer. The solution is movement, proper nutrition, giving up processed meat.
— A healthy lifestyle is not just a fashion trend, but the most direct and accessible path to healthy longevity,— noted physician in his blog.
Let us recall the general signs of cancer:
1. Cancer can cause general weakness, which does not disappear even after rest.
2. Uncontrolled growth of cancer cells usually leads to weight loss, even if a person does not change diet or increase physical activity.
3. Cancer sometimes causes changes in appetite, such as loss of interest in food or feeling hungry all the time. Sometimes there is an aversion to meat.
4. Cancer can cause pain or discomfort in a specific area of the body. This is due to a tumor that is pressing on tissues or organs.
5. Cancer can cause changes in the skin, such as new moles, sores, or changes in skin color or texture.
6. Cancer can cause changes in the intestinal or urinary system: blood in the stool or urine, changes in the frequency of urination, or problems with urination.
7. Cancer can cause unusual discharge from the body: blood, pus, and so on.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Zukhra Pavlova Medicine endocrinologist