Five Cancer Awareness and Prevention Tips

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, about 4 out of 10 cancer cases can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle and early diagnosis. The good news is that you can reduce the risk of cancer right now. There is no time like the present to begin making good changes in your lifestyle so that you can feel better and live longer.

Get tested and get tested for cancer. Cancer screening helps to diagnose cancer early, before you have symptoms and when it is easy to treat. Early detection may mean less treatment, less time to recover, and a better chance of survival. Talk to your doctor today about the various cancer tests available.

Choose healthy foods. Eating well is an important part of reducing the risk of cancer. A healthy diet starts with eating a variety of foods every day to get the nutrients you need to stay healthy, as well as not eating more than your body needs.

Be wise in the sun. Prolonged exposure to UV rays will increase the risk of developing melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, as well as eye or lip cancer. Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher can assist to mitigate the danger.

Kick off that smoking habit. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, smoking is responsible for an estimated 30 percent of all cancer deaths in Canada and about 72 percent of lung cancer cases. The greater the amount and length of time you smoke or vape, the more likely you are to get sick. It is not too late to quit smoking so get the support you need today!

Maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Lack of exercise and prolonged stay will increase the risk of cancer. Start small and build to work 30 minutes each day. If you have to stay longer, take regular breaks and get up to stretch, walk around the room or eat healthy snacks.