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Wellness Tip of the Month
The Three Most Important Things You Can Do
To Prevent Cancer
1. Know your family health history.
Learn everything you can about the
health histories of all of your close relatives and share it with your
doctor. Even if you have inherited a risk for a specific cancer, earlier and
more frequent screenings, as well as preventive treatments in some cases,
may help reduce your chances of developing cancer.
2. Make healthy
choices today – and every day.
Avoid all tobacco products. Eat
more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and eat less animal fat. Get at least 30
minutes of daily activity to help with weight control. Always use sunscreen.
Limit alcohol – no more than two drinks per day for men; one for women.
3. Follow cancer-screening guidelines for your age, sex, and other risk
factors.
Such as colorectal cancer screenings for all adults beginning
at age 50; mammograms for women beginning at age 40; Pap tests beginning no
later than age 21. Talk to your doctor – people with certain risk factors
may need earlier screenings.
Source:
American Cancer Society; Prevent Cancer Foundation
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