| Cancer is one of the biggest killers around the world. In | | | | Smoking: The most prevalent and easily avoidable |
| America alone, 25% of all deaths are related to | | | | type of cancer is the one caused by the use of |
| cancer. | | | | tobacco. This includes the use of cigarettes, cigars and |
| Many people think of cancer as a single problem but in | | | | pipes. Even though smokers are addicted to nicotine, |
| fact, it is a number of problems spread throughout the | | | | the fact that 200,000 people die every year due to |
| body. Generally speaking, if cancer is caught in the | | | | smoking caused cancer should be enough motivation |
| early stages of development, it can be treated and | | | | to quit. Some experts say that cessation of smoking |
| cured. | | | | can increase lifespan by up to 20 years. |
| Although there are several different types of cancer, | | | | Although nothing has been proven, studies indicate that |
| the most common ones are Lung, Prostate, Breast, | | | | stress may also be a contributing factor to cancer. |
| Testicular, Skin and Colon cancers. | | | | Many cancer patients are also employed in stressful |
| Genes control the multiplication and growth of cells. If | | | | jobs. Some theologians believe that stress lowers the |
| these genes are defective in the first place, then the | | | | bodies immunity to cancer. |
| cells will not be able to grow or divide properly. As a | | | | Exercise and Healthy Eating: Healthy eating and |
| result of this abnormality, cancerous cells are born. | | | | exercise is universally known to be beneficial in many |
| There are a number of factors which cause cancer. | | | | aspects. But, many people don't know that food full of |
| Factors which are controllable by humans are smoking, | | | | nutrition can reduce the risk of cancer. Specific foods |
| toxic elements and radiation. These can be controlled | | | | such as fruit and veg can help prevent cancer whilst |
| to some degree and therefore it would be wise to | | | | fatty foods such as meat can increase the likelihood |
| avoid them by changing lifestyle habits. However, there | | | | of cancer. |
| are certain elements which are outside our control. | | | | Skin cancer can easily be avoided by simply listening |
| These include mutation and inherited DNA. | | | | to good advice. Wear sunglasses, hats, sun cream and |
| As a result of studies conducted by the American | | | | other sensible items of clothing to avoid the onset of |
| Cancer Society, more than 180,000 people have died | | | | this type of cancer. Although this may seem like |
| as a direct result of smoking. Another 200,000 people | | | | common sense, more than one million people have |
| have died due to lack of changing lifestyle habits. | | | | been diagnosed with skin cancer in a single year. |
| Obesity, laziness and malnutrition can have an effect | | | | In summary, some cancers can be avoided. New |
| on the growth of cancer. Needless to say, cancer has | | | | research and studies are being conducted all the time. |
| risen by more than 50% since 1995. | | | | So, rather than concentrating on how to treat cancer |
| Let's take a look at some of these cancer causes in | | | | patients, maybe we should all be looking for more |
| more detail. | | | | ways to prevent the cancer in the first place. |