Cancer & Disease Prevention

Instructions Step 1: Understand cellphone radiation Know what “cellphone radiation” is. Cellphones emit radiofrequency energy, a form of non-ionizing radiation. Ionizing radiation, the kind produced by X-ray machines, has been linked to cancer; nonionizing radiation has not. Step 2: Understand a research finding Understand the classification of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which …

Instructions Step 1: Avoid foam packaging Avoid foam food packaging, which contains styrene that can be transferred to food inside. Animal studies have shown a link to cancer. TIP: Styrene was found in the urine samples of 87 percent of people tested in a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. Step 2: Avoid tetrachloroethylene …

Instructions Step 1: Keep things simple Keep your reaction simple: tell them you love them and that you’ll help them through this. Don’t admonish them to “stay positive” or patronize them by downplaying a dire prognosis. Step 2: Expect changes Be prepared for personality changes: Many cancer patients go through periods of anger and withdrawal, …

Instructions Step 1: Get herbs Gather herbs containing antioxidants and other phytochemical substances. Some of these include garlic, rosemary, saffron, ginger, and turmeric. TIP: In most cases, two teaspoons of the fresh herb will provide the same flavor as one teaspoon of dried herbs. Step 2: Seek out recipes Seek out recipes that use these …

Instructions Step 1: Know role of age Know that the risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age. The disease is most common in men over 65. TIP: Prostate cancer occurs when cells in the prostate gland become abnormal, mutate, and accumulate to form a tumor that grows and invades surrounding tissue. Step 2: Understand …

Instructions Step 1: Limit high-fat foods Limit your intake of high-fat foods and eat more fruits and vegetables. The highest rates of prostate cancer appear in countries where people have diets high in fat. TIP: Omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat found in fish like anchovies, sardines, salmon, and herring, is the exception — …

Instructions Step 1: Know the numbers Know that one-third of annual cancer deaths in the U.S. can likely be attributed to poor diet and lack of exercise. Step 2: Recognize relative cancer risks Recognize that the most compelling evidence linking exercise to cancer prevention involves cancers of the colon and breast. TIP: Scientists suspect that …

Instructions Step 1: Assess your risk Assess your level of risk. Mesothelioma usually presents symptoms in people who have been exposed to asbestos over long periods of time. TIP: Be aware that mesothelioma symptoms may not appear until 30 to 50 years after the exposure. Step 2: Know the two types Know the 2 types …

Instructions Step 1: Look for ABCD’s Familiarize yourself with the ABCD’s—that is, asymmetry, border, color, and diameter. Moles or birthmarks that are asymmetrical, have a jagged or irregular border, are blotchy or not all one color, or are bigger than about the size of a pencil eraser should be seen by a doctor. Step 2: …