We know that there are many factors that put you at risk of developing any type of cancer. We can classify these factors into two categories: genetic factors and environmental factors. The genetic factors are those related to our family's medical history. It is important to know which have been the chronic diseases that have been in our family and share this information with our primary doctor. This will help the doctor to know what diseases we may have a pre disposition to develop.
An example could be that the mother of the patient had suffered from breast cancer. This data would be a wake up call for to be attentive to seῇales themselves of the condition of the patient. Similarly, a family history of colon cancer is a seῇal alert on the pre-disposition in the patient. Get to know our family medical history and the prevention are two elements that will help us to maintain health.
Environmental factors are those things around us: air, water, substances that are placed inside and outside of our body, exposure to ultra violet rays and the style of life, among others, could put us at risk of developing cancer.
Let's look at some examples in more detail. According to research from the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), the consumption of alcohol is associated with the development of cancer of the head, neck, breast, esophagus, and liver.
We know that the tobacco in all its forms is daῇino to health. Packaging cigarrilllos have the warning on the dangers to the health of consumers as well as those who are exposed to secondhand. There is scientific evidence on the relationship between the use of a cigarette and lung cancer.
Studies have shown that exposure to ultra violet rays increase the risk of developing cancer of the lung, liver and skin. According to the Cancer Research Institute (CRI), for its acronym in inglės, 90% of cases of skin cancer are caused by exposure to the sun and ultraviolet rays.
According to various studies, one in five americans will develop skin cancer before the age of 70 years. The good news is that thanks to advances in immunotherapy, approximately 99% of cases of skin cancer are treated successfully.
Our lifestyle plays a very important role in our health. It is necessary to autoanalizar what lifestyle we lead and how we can improve it.
Here are some recommendations to lead a healthy life style:
Have a healthy and nutritious diet.
Rests and sleep enough.
Keep a healthy weight.
Physical activity and/or exercise.
Limits the consumption of alcohol.
Don't smoke or exposure to secondhand.
Practiced relaxation techniques for stress management.
A regular visit to your doctor or health care provider.
And realize the tests of detection.
Marla Vega
M Ed. for Group Morivivi.
