The use of tobacco products has been linked to\u00a0many types of cancer.
About 90 percent of all lung cancer is related to\u00a0smoking.\u00a0
Non-smokers who are exposed to secondhand\u00a0smoke are also at risk for lung cancer and other\u00a0respiratory conditions. It's never too late to quit.
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Eat a healthy diet <\/strong> Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active <\/strong> Go easy on alcohol <\/strong> Limit intake of red meat and avoid processed meat <\/strong> Practice safe sex <\/strong> Don't share needles <\/strong> Avoid toxic chemicals <\/strong> <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Know Your Family History <\/strong> Get regular medical\u00a0care<\/strong> Disclaimer:<\/strong>\u00a0The advice\u00a0provided is intended for informational\u00a0purpose\u00a0only\u00a0and\u00a0does\u00a0not\u00a0substitute for professional\u00a0medical\u00a0advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult\u00a0with\u00a0your\u00a0doctor\u00a0if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0seeking\u00a0medical advice,\u00a0diagnoses, or\u00a0treatment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It's well-accepted that your chances of developing cancer are affected by the lifestyle choices you make.\u00a0 So,\u00a0if you're interested in preventing cancer, take\u00a0comfort in the fact that simple lifestyle changes\u00a0can make a difference. Consider these cancer-prevention tips. Don't use tobacco The use of tobacco products has been linked to\u00a0many types of cancer. About 90 percent […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":4851,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3386"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6468,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3386\/revisions\/6468"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4851"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3386"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to boost\u00a0your immune system. Whole grains, pulses,\u00a0legumes, dals and spices are good sources of\u00a0protein.
Eat cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli\u00a0and cabbage to help protect against DNA\u00a0damage that can turn cells cancerous.
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Inactivity and obesity have been linked to breast\u00a0and colorectal cancer. There is also some\u00a0evidence of a link to lung and pancreatic cancer.
Add exercise to your routine to reduce stress,\u00a0increase energy and boost your immune system.
It can also help you control your weight and\u00a0reduce the risk for cancer.
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Alcohol is linked to cancers of the mouth,\u00a0breast, liver, esophagus, and more. The more\u00a0you drink, the higher your risk.\u00a0
Women should stick to not more than one\u00a0drink a day, men up to two.\u00a0
Avoid alcohol, but if you must drink, do it in\u00a0moderation.
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Red meat, including beef, pork, and lamb, can\u00a0cause some types of cancer, a report says.\u00a0
Processed meats like sausage, bacon, hot\u00a0dogs, salami, and ham are also harmful, it\u00a0says. The report was published by the World\u00a0Health Organization's cancer agency.
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Limit your number of sexual partners and use\u00a0a condom when you have sex. The more\u00a0sexual partners you have, the more likely you\u00a0are to contract a sexually transmitted\u00a0infection.\u00a0
People who have AIDS (from HIV) have a\u00a0higher risk of cancer of the anus, liver and\u00a0lung.
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Sharing needles with people who use\u00a0intravenous drugs can lead to HIV, as well as\u00a0hepatitis B and hepatitis C \u2014 which can\u00a0increase the risk of liver cancer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Home](\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/cleaning-chemicals.jpg\")
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Chemicals called carcinogens damage DNA in\u00a0your cells and raise your chance of cancer.\u00a0Asbestos, radon, and benzene are a few that\u00a0some people encounter at work or home.\u00a0
You can't avoid every chemical, but know\u00a0which ones are in products you use and\u00a0switch to safer options..
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You inherited more than your mother's eyes or\u00a0your father's grin. They may also have shared their\u00a0chances for having diseases like cancer.\u00a0
have flaws. They don't repair damaged DNA the\u00a0way they should, which lets cells turn into cancer.
Learn about your family's medical history and ask\u00a0your doctor if a genetic test is a good idea for\u00a0you.
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Regular self-exams and screenings for various\u00a0types of cancers \u2014 such as cancer of the\u00a0colon, cervix and breast \u2014 can increase your\u00a0chances of discovering cancer early, when\u00a0treatment is most likely to be successful.\u00a0
Ask your doctor about the best cancer\u00a0screening schedule for you.
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