Cancer has in the past years been on the rise beating the rate of deaths for HIV, TB and malaria combined globally according to a research done by Kenya Cancer Statistics & National Strategies.
However people don’t that there is so much that can reduce personal risk of developing cancer.
Here are some facts you need to know about cancer,
Early detection and treatment saves lives
Building on prevention, early detection and early access to treatment is of paramount, complementary importance Breast, cervical and colorectal cancers, for example, can often be cured if found and treated in the early stages of disease and are far less costly if identified quickly.
Cancer is preventable
30% of cancers are preventable through not using tobacco, having a healthy diet, being physically active, limiting alcohol use and being vaccinated for the most common cancer-causing infections.
Obesity
Research has confirmed that obesity increases your risk of cancer as well as every other major disease or condition. It can also affect your chances of survival should you be diagnosed. In one study of post-menopausal women with breast cancer, the survival rates were higher in women who maintained a healthy body weight.
What you eat matters.
The most common cancer-causing foods are refined sugar and flour, soda, microwave popcorn, food in cans produced with BPA, grilled or processed meat, and hydrogenated oils. The choices you make every day can raise or lower your personal cancer risk.
Environmental factors can increase your risk of cancer.
The air you breathe, the water you drink, and the foods you eat are all important. Pollution, heavy metal toxicity, and even personal care and household cleaning products can damage the cells in your body. Evaluating the possible toxins you’re exposed to on a daily basis is a strong step to cancer prevention.