Cancer and what you need to know

Cancer, is an abnormal growth of cells. As we may not know but there are more than 150 types of cancer, some are listed below,

• Breast cancer, 
• Skin cancer,
• Lung cancer, 
• Colon cancer, 
• Prostate cancer, 
• Brain cancer,
• Pancreatic cancer,
• Ovarian cancer,
• Melanoma cancer,
• Bladder cancer,
• Colorectal cancer and so on .

Symptoms vary depending on the type. Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery.

How to prevent Cancer

Despite these grim statistics, doctors have made great progress in understanding the biology of cancer cells, and they have already been able to improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. But instead of just waiting for new breakthroughs, you can do a lot to protect yourself right now.

Cancer cell

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Base your diet on fruits, vegetables and other foods from plant sources — such as whole grains and beans.
• Mind the level of salt you put in your meals.
• Do not take to much assess of alcohol.
• Exercise regularly .
• Avoid tobacco in all its forms like smoking .
• Eat properly .
• Avoid exposure to industrial and environmental toxins such as asbestos fibers, benzene, aromatic amines, and poly-chlorinated biphenyls.
• Get enough vitamin D. Many experts now recommend 800 to 1,000 IU a day, a goal that's nearly impossible to attain without taking a supplement. Although protection is far from proven, evidence suggests that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of prostate cancer, colon cancer, and other malignancies. But don't count on other supplements. Careful studies show that selenium, vitamins C and E, beta carotene, folic acid, and multivitamins are not protective, and that some may do more harm than good.
• Avoid infections that contribute to cancer, including hepatitis viruses, HIV, and the human papillomavirus. Many are transmitted sexually or through contaminated needles.

As always, prevention is the best medicine.

What causes Cancer

• Smoking and tobacco use........ 35% of cancer deaths.
• Obesity and diet (red meat vs. fruits and vegetables)..........30% of cancer deaths.
• Lack of exercise........, 5% of cancer deaths.
• Carcinogens in the workplace............5% of cancer deaths .
• Carcinogens in the workplace............5% of cancer deaths.
• Viruses (hepatitis, human papilloma virus)........5% of cancer deaths.
• Family history of cancer...........5% of cancer deaths.
• Body size (taller, bigger people get more cancer)...........5% of cancer deaths.
• Women's reproductive factors (late or no childbearing, late menopause, early periods).. 3% of cancer deaths.
• Excessive alcohol consumption.......3% of cancer deaths.
• Poverty (aside from bad diet)...........3% of cancer deaths.
• Environmental pollution...................3% of cancer deaths.
• Excessive exposure to sun,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,3% of cancer deaths.
• Excessive exposure to sun................3% of cancer deaths.
• Medical procedures, drugs...............3% of cancer deaths,
• Salt, food additives, contaminants....3% of cancer deaths.

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We all should know that HEALTH is WEALTH .

Lets stay alive !.