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We have read, being advised and heard so many times by so many people – starting from our moms to our doctors and dieticians that eating fruits (including legumes), veggies, cooked properly and whole grains help prevent cancer. Properly cooked veggies etc not only prevent cancer it also keeps your weight in check. Such foods are low in calories as compared to big, packed packs of oily meals. These types of food are full of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and many other nutrients that help to lower the risk of several types of cancers, like cancers of the lung, colon, mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Read the rest of this entry »

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There are foods that harm and there are foods that heal. Here we will discuss about foods and spices that help fight cancer in some way. However there is no one single food item in any from that has all the properties required to bring cancer in control. Different foods have different cancer fighting properties and it’s thus best to eat a variety and combination of foods after consulting your doctor.

Doctor’s advice is considered necessary because some properties found in particular food, spice or fruit may react adversely with the medication etc. Doctor knows best so bring it into your doctor’s knowledge if you are following or planning to follow a particular food regime. Read the rest of this entry »

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Skin cancer has become one of the most common cancers and usually occurs with light colored skin. The parts of the skin that are highly affected are the ones that are directly exposed to the sun. Prevention for this type of cancer is relatively easy compared to the other forms of cancer. Your sun exposure should be minimized during midday between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and sunscreen must be used.

Sunscreens or sunblocks are lotion that contain one or more chemicals which absorb and scatter UV rays. A higher SPF (Sun Protection Factors) number of the sunscreen indicates a better protection of the skin. Products containing zinc oxide or titanium oxide are the ones that can only totally block UV rays. If you are a person that has a very fair complexion, always burn and never tans, you should use SPF 15 or greater. If you have fair complexion, always burn and tan minimally, you should use SPF 8-15. If you have light to medium complexion and you burn moderately and tan gradually, you should use SPF 6-8. Read the rest of this entry »

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Cancer research institutes are all the time looking for people who are willing to take part in Cancer prevention clinical trial. And people agree to be a part of this team for various reasons. Some feel that this is the way they are contributing their bit to medical research and development and to the society indirectly.

Some people have a family history of cancer and they feel that by participating in this research they can be under the observation of qualified doctors, they can be diagnosed of the dreaded disease at an early stage if at all they are at a risk.

There are many pros and cons, say point of views for and against participating in Cancer Prevention Clinical Trial. Some of these are discussed in brief in this article. The advantages are that if the trial is successful you will really be contributing to the society in a big way. Read the rest of this entry »

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The questions here may have crossed your mind many a times. Is it possible to prevent cancer or reduce risk of getting cancer? How can cancer be diagnosed in time so that survival and treatment will be less painful and expensive? What about the risk factors for cancer of different types? Does the fact that cancer runs in your family, worry you? Are you constantly exposed to tobacco or environmental hazards like chemicals, poisonous gas or something? Do you want to stay and lead a healthy life? Find answers to these questions through this piece of information.

Through this article we will share what kind of healthy lifestyle and environment can help you prevent risk of developing cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

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It’s a normal practice to drink water during or after meals. Different schools of thought go by different philosophies. Some suggest not drinking water during or after meal is not advisable as it dissolves enzymes and acids that are secreted to help digestion. Drinking water 15-20 minutes after meals is considered ideal.

Some people who are dieting believe in drinking several glasses of water a little before meals. It reduces hunger and as a result the amount of food we would otherwise have eaten. Many such theories are doing the rounds all the time basically encouraging healthy life free of diseases and complications.

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We read enough about what to eat, calorie and sugar free diet etc. Hygiene, organic, fatless and what not… there is another side to eating. What not to do after eating. It’s important to know things we should do and things that we shouldn’t. I will list them point wise with a little explanation.

Do Not Smoke Immediately After Meals: Smoking immediately after meals is very harmful. Research and experiments claim that smoking one cigarette immediately after meals can cause harm equal to smoking ten cigarettes normally through the day. One’s chances of getting cancer increase drastically if such a condition prevails.

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Q. I am 55 and have been smoking forever. Is it too late to give it up to reduce the risk of Lung Cancer?

A. No. It’s never too late to give up smoking to reduce lung cancer risk and other related complications. You also need to know one fact that it takes a smoker 15 years to come to a stage where his/her risk factors can come down to that of a non-smoker. It’s not to discourage you but to open your eyes to the harms caused by smoking.

Q. How to Avoid Skin Cancer?

A. The best way to avoid skin cancer is to avoid exposure to direct sun. A sunscreen lotion, umbrella, proper eye care should be a top priority for people who have to spend a lot of time in the sun. People who come in contact of direct sun during the course of the day are at an increased risk than people who stay indoors.

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In spite of all the research being done there is no accurate way of determining why cancer affects some people. But there are certain things a woman can do to prevent herself from becoming a victim of cancer.

If you have a family history of cancer then be aware. If your female relatives have suffered from breast or cervical or other cancer then your chances of getting affected are much higher than normal as cancer can be hereditary. Speak to your physician about it so that you can get the proper screening done or go in for genetic counseling to find out how much or whether you are at risk.

Watch what you eat. Have a proper diet, cutting out fats that cause obesity as this also can lead to cancer. Eat a high-protein fiber-rich diet. You should also exercise simultaneously, for overall health. If you exercise at least five times a week for half an hour each time you are reducing the risk factor for cancer.

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Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer. There are many other causes also but smoking is the main culprit. Amongst other causes exposure to asbestos, exposure to randon gas, air pollution, family history, scarring from previous lung disease, diets etc No of cigarettes you smoke per day is directly related to lung cancer. Unfiltered high tar cigarettes are more harmful and increase the risk of lung cancer in a person than low tar, filtered ones.

Pipe and cigar smokers are more likely to get lung cancer than cigarette or non smokers. And its worth noting that smoking does not only cause lung cancer, it can also be the cause of lip and mouth cancer. Initially lung cancer due to smoking was seen more in men but that now that more women have taken to smoking the ratio is equal. As many women get lung cancer as men.

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