3rd
February
2010
Cancer can be prevented
posted in - Events, - Health tips, - Palmdoc |Tomorrow, February 4th is World Cancer Day. This year’s theme is “Cancer can be prevented too” and the UICC which is leading the campaign says that many cancers can be prevented with just some simple measures.
* Stop tobacco use and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke
* Limit alcohol consumption
* Avoid excessive sun exposure
* Maintain a healthy weight, through eating healthily and exercising regularly
* Protect against cancer-causing infections
Other than prevention, many cancers are curable if detected early, and some (e.g. colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer) are detectable at an early stage if appropriate screening is done.
See MMR posts on Cancer screening
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