tumour which can be either cancerous or benign. It can happen at any age and all racial/ ethnic groups can get cancer.
Cancer prevention tips to reduce your
risk:
1. Dont use tobacco Smoking has been linked to various types
of cancer; including cancer of the lung, mouth, throat, larynx, pancreas, bladder, cervix and kidney exposure to second hand smoke might increase your risk of lung cancer.
2. Eat a healthy diet Base your diet on fruits, vegetables and
other foods from plant sources.
3. Avoid obesity. Eat lighter and leaner Maintaining a healthy
weight might lower the risk of various types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon and kidney.
4. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation. The
risk of various types of cancer including cancer of the breast, colon, lung, kidney and liver increases with consumption
5. Limit processed meats; eating large amounts of processed
meat can slightly increase the risk of certain types of cancer.
6. Protect yourself from the sun Skin cancer is one of the most common kinds of cancer and one of the most preventable.
7. Get immunized Cancer prevention includes protection from
certain viral infections: Hepatitis B. can increase risk of developing liver cancer. Human papillomavirus (HPV) a sexually transmitted virus can lead to cervical and other genital cancers.
The Belize Cancer Society
2625 Mercy Lane Belize City, Belize Tel: 223-0922 Belizecancersociety@gmail.com