I am really worried about getting cancer, i am 14, and i have no reason to be worried but i am. i got my period early (9), but other than that i have no other risk factors. what are somethings i can do to lessen my risk of getting any type of cancer?
2006-06-23 19:49:10 · 9 answers · asked by 7abibi♥ 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
don't spend all your time worrying about getting sick with cancer if you do you will have no time to enjoy life. I don't think there are any sure fire methods for preventing cancer. Eat well, sleep, take good care of your body. If you have a pimple or mole on your skin and it hurts or changes color or grows, see a doctor. The best thing to do for yourself is early detection. Do self breast exams once a month ask your doctor how to do them if you don't know how. If there was a history of a certain kind of cancer in your family your risk would be higher. Good luck and don't worry.
2006-06-23 20:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Hello I am an oncology nurse at UCLA, one of the biggest risk factor is hereditary so if you have no family history of any type of cancer you should not be worried. From my experience there is nothing to prevent it, if its in your cards to get cancer you will. I have seen it in my patients who have no history of cancer and lead the most healthiest lifestyle and they get cancer. So just have fun and keep cancer out of your mind.
2006-06-24 06:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by michi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a very good thing you know all about cancer. so go dig in with all the research on cancer while you are only 14 and started young. it will probably prevent your worry on cancer and live a happy life for yourself.
2006-06-24 03:18:28 · answer #3 · answered by KghC_thegreatest 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only a few types of cancer can have a causal effect. Some of them through sexual contact. Others they can say it is manifested from smoking,asbestos, And hydro floral carbons. You have other things to think about right now. Enjoy your life while you are young.
2006-06-24 03:01:27 · answer #4 · answered by Teacher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't worry about something that hasn't happend yet.
If you're family has a history of cancer (as does mine), then simply stay alert for those kinds of cancers that you're suseptable to.
Practice a healthy lifestyle. Don't smoke, eat lots of green veggies, etc.
Here are a bunch of other tips....
http://www.cancer-guides.com
2006-06-24 17:53:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can decrease your risk of getting cancer easily.
Stop hating people.
2006-06-24 14:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by Spencer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep hating on gay people and just remember God works in a strange way
it could be payback time
2006-06-25 10:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
talk to your doctor they kno what u can do
2006-06-24 02:52:30 · answer #8 · answered by jackdanielschik17 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax...and enjoy ur life....Stress will kill you
2006-06-24 03:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋