Tag: Cancer prevention
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Understanding Cancer in Young Adults: Challenges and Considerations
Cancer is often associated with older age, but young adults, aged 20 to 39, can also face this formidable disease. While less common in this age group, a diverse range of cancer types can occur, presenting unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Unlike cancers in children or older adults, the most prevalent types in young…
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Reducing Cancer Risk Through Lifestyle Habits
Despite remarkable advancements in treatment, cancer continues to rank among the top causes of death worldwide. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) asserts that a significant portion of cancer cases—estimated at 30–50%—can be prevented by steering clear of risk factors and embracing evidence-based prevention strategies. Among these strategies are the 2012 American Cancer Society Guidelines…
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Lifestyle Habits to Reduce the Risk of Cancer
In recent years, research has shown that various dietary and lifestyle patterns are associated with health risks, and it’s becoming more and more evident that an integrated diet and lifestyle pattern of a healthy, balanced diet, adequate physical activity and maintenance of a healthy weight will have a significant impact on reducing cancer risk.