It is important to take cancer seriously because the number of cases is increasing. Several doctors have hypothesized that up to 60% of cancer deaths can be prevented by implementing several basic lifestyle steps. This article will discuss these basic steps in great detail.

-Hold the Fat. Researchers have found that a low-fat diet reduces the risk of prostate, breast, and colon cancer. It is recommended that you further reduce dietary fat, to 32% or less. As a result, you will look and feel much better about yourself and reduce certain risks of cancer.

-Eat more fruits and vegetables. A recent study indicated that people who eat a lot of fruits and vegetables daily have a lower risk of cancer than those who eat only one serving or none at all.

-Cut Tobacco. Approximately 430,000 lives are lost each year to tobacco use, and more than 166,000 are due to cancer. Just by quitting tobacco and avoiding secondhand smoke, you can immediately reduce your risk of cancers of the throat, lung, mouth, bladder, pancreas, and kidney.

-Exercise regularly. A healthy, fit and strong body has a much better chance of preventing many forms of cancer. Studies indicate that obesity has been linked to ovarian, cervical, prostate, breast, and colon cancer. If you can’t get to the gym, don’t worry, just do some kind of exercise by walking, jogging, or even working out around the house.

-Limit the consumption of alcohol. There is substantial evidence that excessive alcohol consumption may increase the risk of cancers of the larynx, mouth, and esophagus. Studies also show that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to breast cancer in women. Also, your risk of cancer from alcohol increases when you smoke or even chew tobacco.

-Call your doctor. Cancer is a silent killer. In other words, the cancer can spread without any noticeable symptoms. Cancer must be found early, this is when it has the best chance of being cured. It is important to be aware of any physical changes and to have regular physical exams.

-Solar protection. Around 92% of skin cancers each year could have been prevented if skin protection had been implemented correctly. Avoid skin exposure during peak hours of the day. Check your skin regularly and look for changes in moles or discoloration.

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