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برچسبها: r Cancer prevention is easier than you think With a few simple lifestyle changes, you can drastically reduce your risk of many types of cancer Many factors play a role in cancer development, but the good news is that most can be avoided Protect Yourself From Hazards • When outdoors during the day, wear SPF 15 or greater sunscreen • When out in sunlight, wear a hat • Avoid outdoor activity midday when the sun is hottest • Be aware of all hazardous substances at work or in your home • When working with hazardous substances, wear protective clothing Perform Regular Screenings • Breast (self-examination, professional breast examination, mammogram) • Skin (self-examination, professional examination, biopsy) • Cervical (pelvic examination, Pap test) • Colorectal (digital rectal exam, screening for blood in stool, colorectal exam) • Prostate (digital rectal exam, blood test) • Testicular (self-exam, professional exam) Stop Smoking • Talk to your doctor about aids for quitting, such as nicotine patches • Get support from ex-smokers • Develop a plan for quitting • Pick a quit date and stick to it Improve Your Diet • Eat fewer fried foods, fatty meats, and other high-fat foods • Eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables daily, especially leafy greens and foods high invitamin C, like citrus • Eat more high-fiber foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains (oats) • Eat more vegetable protein, such as tofu • Eat foods from the cabbage family, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts • Limit or stop drinking alcohol Stay Active • Take walks, garden, or do other activities you enjoy each day • Do errands on foot or bike, not by car • Join a walking or biking club Warning Signs of Cancer • A change in bowel or bladder habits • A sore that wonʼt heal • Unusual bleeding or discharge • A lump in the breast or elsewhere • Difficulty swallowing • Noticeable changes in a wart or mole • A constant cough or hoarseness