At least one-third of all cancer cases are preventable. Follow these tips from the Mayo Clinic to lower your risk for cancer:
If you smoke, quit. Smoking has been linked to various types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, mouth, throat, larynx, pancreas, bladder, cervix and kidney. Avoid secondhand smoke.
Eat a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains; limit red and processed meat.
Maintain a healthy weight. Doing so may lower the risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon and kidney.
Drink alcohol moderately. Excessive and long-term drinking increases the risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, colon, lung, kidney and liver.
Be physically active. Get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. Aside from helping you control your weight, physical activity on its own might lower the risk of breast cancer and colon cancer.
Protect yourself from the sun to prevent skin cancer. Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays are most intense. Stay in the shade as much as possible when you’re outdoors. Wear sunglasses and a broad-brimmed hat. Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, even on cloudy days.
Get your hepatitis B and HPV shots. Aside from protecting you from viral infections, both vaccines help lower your risk for liver cancer and cervical cancer, respectively.
Avoid risky behaviors. Practice safe sex, and don’t share needles.
Get regular medical care. Regular self-exams and cancer screening exams can help detect skin, colon, cervix and breast cancer in their early stages when the chance of successful treatment is higher.
Consult your doctor for more information on cancer prevention and screening.
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Reference: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/cancer-prevention/art-20044816. Accessed 12 July 2022
