It is believed that quitting smoking, eating a healthy, whole foods diet, losing wieght and regular exercise can help prevent some types of cancer. And there's always staying out of the sun, but be moderate; vitamin D, obtained from the sun's rays, are necessary to human health.
There are about 250 or more types of cancer and the spcific reasons for getting a particualar cancer is not found yet.
Generally it is said that due to Heridiatary reasons A risk factor is anything that increases a person's chance of getting a disease. Some risk factors can be changed, and others cannot. Risk factors for cancer can include a person's age, sex, and family medical history. Others are linked to cancer-causing factors in the environment. Still others are related to lifestyle choices such as tobacco and alcohol use, diet, and sun exposure.
Having a risk factor for cancer means that a person is more likely to develop the disease at some point in their lives. However, having one or more risk factors does not necessarily mean that a person will get cancer. Some people with one or more risk factors never develop the disease, while other people who do develop cancer have no apparent risk factors. Even when a person who has a risk factor is diagnosed with cancer, there is no way to prove that the risk factor actually caused the cancer.
Different kinds of cancer have different risk factors. Some of the major risk factors include the following:
Cancers of the lung, mouth, larynx, bladder, kidney, cervix esophagus, and pancreas are related to tobacco use, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and snuff. -Smoking alone causes one-third of all cancer deaths.
Skin cancer is related to unprotected exposure to strong sunlight.
Breast cancer risk factors include several factors: age; changes in hormone levels throughout life, such as age at first menstruation, number of pregnancies, and age at menopause; obesity; and physical activity. Some studies have also shown a connection between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of breast cancer. Also, women with a mother or sister who have had breast cancer are more likely to develop the disease themselves.
While all men are at risk for prostate cancer, several factors can increase the chances of developing the disease, such as age, race, and diet. The chance of getting prostate cancer goes up with age. Prostate cancer is more common among African-American men than among white men. (We do not yet know why this is so.) A high-fat diet may play a part in causing prostate cancer. Also, men with a father or brother who have had prostate cancer are more likely to get prostate cancer themselves.
2007-08-13 18:55:11
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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One of the best ways to avoid cancer is to follow the natural health laws that ensure we get the optimum fuel for our body...plus..address the spiritual and emotional balance as well.
In regard to the latter, with any illness, especially cancer, don't fight or battle it, you'll set up adrenalin and stress chemicals which will only make things worse.
Cancer, and most other illness is a wake up call to step back and see what is going on, and make some changes.
2007-08-13 23:47:12
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answered by Nvrgvup 6
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The cancer is a disease of genetic origin, caused by errors in the human genome. - look here:
http://espanol.geocities.com/ldc_9
2007-08-13 17:21:54
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answered by Anonymous
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In general, a healthy diet and exercising frequently.
Also stop smoking and excessive drinking
2007-08-13 17:10:48
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answered by atytse 2
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a prevention does not exist, so that lamentably every time exists but diseases, same that does not know as to treat them... and therefore the prevention it is not a life security
2007-08-14 05:22:56
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answered by Anonymous
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stay away from drugs try not to be next to radiation signals, from dust, getting hit in the breast and stuff like that.
2007-08-13 17:03:51
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answered by Inuyasha Fan 101 3
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Stop living.
2007-08-13 17:03:31
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answered by thetigersnameistony 2
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