A diet rich in beans, legumes, nuts, and olive oil is more wholesome and reduces risk, especially breast cancer. In addition, limit refined sugars, processed meat or charred and smoked foods, and alcohol and choose fish over red meat, according to the International Research Agency for Cancer WHO.
Besides helping control weight, it may lower the risk of breast and colon cancer. So, include at least 30 minutes of physical activity in your daily routine.
Avoid the mid-day sun, lather the skin with a broad spectrum UVA, UVB sunscreen of higher SPF than 30-35, stay in the shade where possible, and use umbrellas.
Regular self-examination of the breasts and armpits — can raise the chances of early treatment. In addition, vaccinations for Hepatitis B, C and HPV can prevent the risk of developing certain cancers, such as liver and cervix.
According to the American Cancer Society, these tests can detect cancers faster and help be treated early.
Such as a pap smear or HPV -Pap co-testing in three years, mammogram annually, BRCA 1 & 2 gene testing in women with a positive family history of breast or cervical cancer and a gynaecological consultation and genetic counsellor can aid women in taking preventive steps to mitigate the likelihood of cancer.
Which is, to a certain extent, prevalent in Indian urban women, and smoking increases the risk of oral, head, neck and lung cancers. So avoiding these can be very effective in curbing these cancers in both men and women.
Avoid exposure to unnecessary chemicals and radiation in the form of lipolysis, hair removal through lasers, over-exposure to CT scans etc.
Never ignore any symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss, pain, loss of hunger, fever, tiredness, indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation. Get a thorough assessment from a specialist.
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