Basic anti-cancer tips

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How to Avoid the Four Deadliest Cancers

 

About 1.3 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year and

about 500,000 die from the disease. Some cancers claim more victims than

others, and there are things you can do to avoid becoming a victim. Here

are the four deadliest cancers and how you can avoid them:

 

Lung. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in America and

will claim more than 157,000 victims this year. More than 80 percent of

lung cancers are linked to smoking. Even if you don & rsquo;t smoke, but

live or work with smokers, your risk rises due to second-hand smoke.

Don & rsquo;t smoke and encourage the smokers in your life to quit.

 

Colon. Colon cancer will kill about 57,000 Americans this year, but it

is a highly curable cancer if caught early. Follow your doctor & rsquo;s

advice for screening. Since high-fat diets and sedentary lifestyles

double the risk of colon cancer, switch to a diet rich in whole grains

and fresh fruits and vegetables and add exercise to your daily routine.

 

Breast. Although 40,000 women will die from breast cancer this year, 85

percent of breast cancer patients are alive five years after diagnosis.

The five-year survival rate rises to 95 percent if the cancer is

localized, so early detection is essential.

 

Prostate. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men over the age

of 70 and will kill 29,000 Americans this year. Although scientists

aren & rsquo;t sure just exactly what triggers prostate cancer, many

believe it & rsquo;s linked to a high fat diet heavy in red meat.

 

To avoid all cancers:

Exercise

Watch your weight

Don & rsquo;t smoke

Eat a low-fat, high fiber diet rich in fruits and vegetables

Get regular screenings for prostate, breast and colon cancer

Consider genetic testing if certain cancers run in your family

Limit alcohol consumption

 

Even the deadliest cancers can be conquered if they are caught early

enough. If you have a family history of cancer, screening and early

detection can make the difference between life and death. Avoiding known

lifestyle risk factors for cancer such as smoking help you avoid the

& ldquo;Big C. & rdquo;

 

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