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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : October 30, 2014 5:17 PM IST
Reliance Foundation chairperson Nita Ambani has been invited to join the board of visitors at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre, as it leads the global fight against this killer disease and in helping affected families. According to a statement issued by the foundation, the Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital run by it here, which was re-dedicated to Mumbai by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, already has a tie-up with the MD Anderson Cancer Centre. (Read: 10 simple ways to prevent cancer (gallery))
'By giving your time, talents and treasure, you (Ambani) will help advance the institution s mission to eliminate cancer -- and ultimately make a significant difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families,' said Melvyn N. Klein, chairman of the centre. The Reliance Foundation chairperson, in turn, said looked forward to drawing on the expertise and capabilities of MD Anderson Cancer Centre to provide better care for cancer patients in India and promote ground-breaking research to defeat cancer. (Read: Top 10 food habits to prevent cancer)
Here are some changes you can make to your lifestyle to avoid the dreaded disease:
1. Avoid smoking or exposure to smoke
The most important lifestyle choice you can make to cut down your cancer risk by half is to quit smoking. Smoking is responsible for not only lung cancer, but many other types as well. One of the best ways to prevent cancer is to quit smoking or never start. As soon as you quit, your body reaps the benefits.
Not exposing yourself to second hand smoke is also another way to prevent cancer. Second-hand smoke is the smoke exhaled from a smoker or a lit cigarette, pipe or cigar. This smoke is known to contain more than 60 carcinogens (cancer causing agents). They interrupt normal cell formation which leads to the process of cancer development.
2. Practice sun safety
Skin cancer is one of the most preventable diseases. By simply using a good sunscreen throughout the day is enough to reduce your risk of skin cancer drastically. A few things you can do to protect yourself from undue sun damage is to avoid exposure to UV rays as much as possible, by avoiding the mid-day sun and wearing protective clothing when outdoors.
3. Include fruits and veggies into your diet
A well balanced diet also helps in reducing your risk of developing cancer. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, which help repair damaged cells. Green, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables contain the highest amount of antioxidants and are a great way to prevent cancer. Certain studies have also show that fruits, like blueberries and grapes, may also contain anti-cancer properties. Read more about 10 simple lifestyle changes to prevent cancer
With inpust from IANS
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