Cancer Prevention 1.

Do NOT smoke Linked to various types of cancer including cancer of the lung, bladder, cervix and kidney Chewing tobacco has been linked to cancer of the oral cavity and pancreas Exposure to secondhand smoke may increase risk of lung cancer 2. Eat a HEALTHY diet and drink alcohol in moderation Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables Green vegetables and mushrooms- most powerful anti-breast cancer foods Cruciferous vegetables contain powerful anti-cancer compounds that halt the growth of breast cancer cells and promote excretion of estrogen Mushrooms block tumor growth and have anti-estrogenic activity Organo sulfur compounds in onions and garlic also prevent the development of cancers by detoxifying carcinogens, and halting cancer cell growth Omega-3 fatty acid consumption is associated with reduced cancer incidence Limit fat Don't grill or fry foods High temperature dry cooking produces compounds known to be carcinogenic If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation No more than 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women 3. Maintain a healthy weight and include physical activity in your daily routine Maintaining a healthy weight may lower the risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon and kidney. Include at least 30 minutes of physical activity in your daily routine 4. Protect yourself from the sun Avoid midday sun. Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun's rays are strongest Stay in the shade. When you're outdoors, stay in the shade as much as possible; sunglasses and a broad-rimmed can help

Cover exposed areas. Wear tightly woven, loose-fitting clothing that covers as much of your skin as possible; opt for bright or dark colors, which reflect more ultraviolet radiation than pastels or bleached cotton Don't skimp on sunscreen. Use generous amounts of sunscreen when you're outdoors, and reapply often Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps. 5. Get immunized Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B can increase the risk of developing liver cancer Human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine is available to both men and women age 26 or younger who didn't have the vaccine as an adolescent. 6. Avoid risky behaviors Practice safe sex. Limit number of sexual partners, and use condom when having sex. HPV is most often associated with cervical cancer, but it may also increase the risk of cancer of the anus, penis, throat, vulva and vagina Don't share needles. Sharing needles with an infected drug user can lead to HIV, as well as hepatitis B and hepatitis C which can increase the risk of liver cancer. 7. Take early detection seriously Regular self-exams and professional screening- can increase the chance of discovering cancer early 8. Chemoprevention. Aspirin- low-dose aspirin may reduce risk of breast cancer and colon polyps Tamoxifen- can reduce the risk of breast cancer in women who are at high risk by nearly 50% Finasteride- reduces risk of prostate cancer COX-2 inhibitors- reduce risk of colorectal cancer in high-risk patients Calcium- may reduce risk of colorectal adenomas Beta carotene- may reduce risk of lung cancer in smokers