There are various possible causes and we shall have a look at a few of them.
1.) Genetics and Cancer
Some cancers run through the family, though they are not completely linked to the genes we inherit form our families. You can read a bit more on:
2.) Tobacco and Cancer
Cigarette smoking is one of the major causes of cancer mortality in the US. According to the American Cancer society, cigarette smoking accounts for 30% of all cancer deaths. It also reduces the mortality rate of human beings.
Some of the cancers caused by cigarettes are:
- Lung
- Larynx (voice box)
- Oral cavity (mouth, tongue, and lips)
- Pharynx (throat)
- Esophagus (tube connecting the throat to the stomach)
- Stomach
- Pancreas
- Cervix
- Kidney
- Bladder
- Ovary (a type called mucinous ovarian cancer)
You can read more on this: http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/TobaccoCancer/CigaretteSmoking/cigarette-smoking-who-and-how-affects-health
3.) Diet and Physical Activity
Not only does being physically active reduce the chances of getting cancer, but also heart conditions and diabetics. It also helps to improve the immune system. This does not mean that we should force ourselves to run everyday, it basically means do what works best for you. It might be walking or it might be doing simple stretches that keep your body active. There are very many workout videos on the internet; get yourself one and get moving!! You can also look for someone to psyke you up in doing them; if you cant find any, psyke yourself up, after all its your life!!!
Its also important to check the foods we eat. A balanced diet rich in vegetables and proteins is good for our bodies. There are times when we have serious cravings for snacks and fast foods we definitely know are fatty. There is nothing wrong with cravings, only thing is we need to know how to control our cravings. We shouldn't always give in to them; we will definitely regret later.
4.) Sun and UV Exposure
The skin is the largest organ of the body and one of its main roles is in helping to regulate the temperatures within the body. Bad news is that, skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer and anyone can get it. One of the types of skin cancer are:
The melanoma skin cancer - it begins with the melanocytes which are the cells that produce the skin coloring or pigment. Melanin helps prevent the deep layers of the skin from harmful effects from the sun. Although its curable, its advisable that we protect ourselves from this type of skin cancer and many others.
Some of the ways to do this is by:
- Slip on a shirt: Cover up with protective clothing to guard as much skin as possible when you are out in the sun. Wear comfortable clothes made of tightly woven fabrics that you cannot see through when held up to a light.
- Slop on sunscreen: Use sunscreen and lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Apply a generous amount of sunscreen and reapply every 2 hours and after swimming, toweling dry, or sweating. Use sunscreen even on hazy or overcast days.
- Wrap on sunglasses: Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UV absorption to provide optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin.
More on these tips and also to know about the signs and symptoms of knowing whether you may be developing this type of cancer, visit: http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/CancerCauses/SunandUVExposure/skin-cancer-facts
These are just some of the causes, not all. They are numerous and we cannot finish exploring them. All in all, lets do our part take care of ourselves and our loved ones. We can try and reduce the rate at which this disease is attacking many people in the world by following simple rules of healthy living and leaving the rest to God.
Remember it is also important to keep checking oneself for any signs and symptoms, because early detection leads to early diagnosis which in turn can lead to one being cured. There are various places one can go for constant check-up, we can try and keep looking for such places and post them here so that others can get to know about them.
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