February 4 is known to celebrate World Cancer Day 2020. It is celebrated to raise awareness about the deadly disease. The idea behind this day is to raise awareness and encourage prevention, detection, and treatment of this disease.
This day is usually led by the Union for International Cancer Control, the day is annually celebrated to address the various issues related to cancer. Since early diagnosis is the key, it is important for more and more people to know about the disease, its prevention methods and about the necessary treatment.
There are many preventive measures out there that should be incorporated to battle cancer, while many may think that it is almost impossible to prevent cancer, it is possible to get rid off it by making some changes in the lifestyle to lower risks of getting certain types of cancers. Right from the most common type of cancer, breast cancer to the one, partially based on lifestyle such as lung cancer.
Preventive measures to battle cancer:
Shun tobacco
One of the most common causes of cancer will be Tobacco. Tobacco can cause cancers on the lung, mouth, throat, larynx, pancreas, bladder, cervix and kidney. Even secondhand smoke might increase the risks of lung cancer
Diet
Diet in relation to immunity is anyway extremely important for our immune system. People with compromised immunity are more at the outset of developing cancer. While a healthy diet may not work as vaccination but it does help.
A study has however analysed how women who eat a Mediterranean diet including extra-virgin olive oil and mixed nuts might have a reduced risk of breast cancer.
Physical Activity
It is important to maintain a healthy weight. You may be at a lesser risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon and kidney if your body weight is under control. People should try to engage in a proper amount of activity.
Protection From the Sun
The prevention from the harmful UV rays is easy. Always step out of the house wearing sunscreen and protect your skin from direct sun exposure by hats, scarves or umbrellas. Don’t take it lightly, sun rays can also cause cancer.
Vaccination
Cancer prevention also includes protection from certain viral infections. Talk to your doctor about vaccination against Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B has the capacity to increase the risk of developing liver cancer.
Safe Sex
Sexually transmitted infections such as HIV or HPV can make you more vulnerable to cancers. Limit your number of sexual partners and also try to have safe sex. Protect yourself from any kind of sexually transmitted infection.
However, nothing beats regular examinations, whether self-exams or screenings different types of cancers. Doctors have stressed aptly that early diagnosis is important especially in terms of dealing with intense diseases such as cancer of the skin, colon, cervix and breast or any type of cancer for that matter. Self-diagnosis and regular screenings can increase your chances of discovering cancer early and of treatment being greatly successful.
