About 10 million annually. Oncology is in second place in mortality in Russia after heart and vascular diseases.
Everyone can get sick, but people at risk, with bad habits, who are sunbathing without protective equipment, are forced to work with radiation and chemicals are at particular risk.
Affects health and hard work with increased nervous stress, constant depression and stress, a sedentary lifestyle.
Taking care of your health can reduce the likelihood of a tumor. If we are talking about such a dangerous disease as cancer, then prevention will not only help maintain health, but also save a person’s life.
10. Quality sleep
Almost everyone knows about the importance of getting enough sleep. But few follow this advice. In the evening, after work, you need to redo all household chores. I want to chat with friends, relax in front of the TV.
But scientists warn that a person should sleep at least 8 hours. If he spends half a night at the computer screen or smartphone, the production of melatonin is suppressed. A lack of this hormone increases the risk of cancer.
So, scientists from the University of Bristol have found that in women owls, cancer is diagnosed 1.5 times more often. And for those who suffer from insomnia, the risk of oncology increases by 48%.
Scientists led by Sarah Markt have been able to prove that people with high melatonin levels have a 75% lower risk of developing prostate cancer. And in women, with a lack of sleep, breast cancer may appear.
9. Drinking green tea
Recent studies prove that green tea helps fight some types of malignant tumors. It contains polyphenols, which are powerful anti-cancer compounds. They slow down the growth of tumor cells, help trigger detoxification processes.
Scientists from Columbia University have put together a group of 40 women with breast cancer. One subgroup was given green tea extract. In those patients who took this extract daily, the tumor did not grow so fast. Green tea also helps fight prostate cancer.
8. Refusal of excessive tanning
Scientists warn that in recent years, cases of skin cancer in people who spend a lot of time in the sun have become more frequent. At risk are people with weakened immunity.
In England alone, about 2 thousand people die from melanoma per year. This does not mean that you should completely abandon the tan. When exposed to sunlight, vitamin D is produced.
But in the summer try not to spend much time on the street from 10 to 16 hours. Going to the beach, do not forget about sunscreen. Refuse frequent trips to the solarium.
7. Use of spices during cooking
When we cook meat with a crispy crust, carcinogenic compounds are formed in it. These substances are called mutagenic, because because of them, changes in DNA appear that can trigger cancer.
To reduce their effect on the body, it is advisable to use spices. It has been proven that some of them have anti-cancer effects. They need to pickle meat for at least an hour.
So, the results of more than 20 scientific works of American scientists, were able to confirm that ginger contains gingerol and capsaicin, which can activate the destruction of cancer cells.
Also, for the prevention of cancer, add turmeric, rosemary, chili pepper, and others to dishes.
6. Normal weight
Scientists from the American Society for the Study of Cancer claim that there is a connection between obesity and the onset of cancer.
They analyzed data related to the prevalence of obesity and cancer incidence statistics from 1975 to 2016.
It was possible to find out that 13 types of cancer can develop due to excess weight. On average, a direct relationship between obesity and oncology was traced in 3.9% of cases, and in developed countries this figure increased to 7-8%.
5. Mediterranean diet
The benefits of the Mediterranean diet were first discussed in the 1950s when they noticed that Italian men had less heart disease. Later they were able to prove that it is suitable for the prevention of type 2 diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and also protects against cancer.
Those who follow this diet eat fruits, fish, cereals, beans and other healthy foods. They have many antioxidants that protect cells from DNA breakdown and the development of oncology.
So, in women, the probability of getting uterine cancer is reduced by 57%. And the risk of colon cancer is reduced by 86%.
4. Regular examinations
Many do not want to undergo standard examinations, because afraid to get a disappointing diagnosis. But they help to identify the tumor at an early stage.
The man is sick, but he does not know about it yet, because at the first stage, the symptoms of the disease are absent. If the doctor was able to detect a tumor, the prognosis is favorable, the patient will be able to completely recover. But most people go to the oncologist after the onset of pain that occurs closer to stage 4.
It is almost impossible to cure stage 3 and 4 cancer, doctors can only prolong the patient’s life.
3. Cruciferous vegetables on the menu
Scientists recommend including broccoli, kale and regular cabbage, which protect the intestines from cancer, on the menu.
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute in London claim that indole-3-carbinol is released when they are digested, which prevents oncology.
In addition to cabbage, for the prevention of cancer you need to regularly eat garlic, parsley and tomatoes.
2. Physical activity
Scientists argue that the best prevention of breast and colon cancer is exercise or sports, which reduce the risk of cancer by 10-40%.
Dr. Marilia Gamon believes that physical education restores damaged DNA affected by carcinogens. Sport normalizes hormonal levels and suppresses foci of inflammation in the body.
1. Refusal of bad habits
The fact that smoking is harmful, we have heard many times. But scientists from the National Cancer Study have confirmed this. Maki Inue-Choi and others conducted a study in which 290 thousand elderly people took part.
It was found that 1 cigarette per day increases the risk of dying by 69%, and the risk of lung cancer by 9 times. Those who smoked up to 10 cigarettes were at greater risk. The probability of their death increased by 87%, and the development of oncology - 12 times.
Alcohol is no less harmful. Scientist Jenny Connor is sure of that. She has evidence that at least 7 types of cancer in people are caused by alcohol. Those who drink a lot and often are especially at risk. But the rest are at risk. Scientists advise to completely abandon alcohol.