CANCER: IT’S TYPE AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Posted: March 24th, 2009 under General health.
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Prostate Cancer Tips To Prevent And Treat

A new medication called Proscar (see chapter 11) can shrink some enlarged prostate glands. This could help you to avoid prostate surgery. If discovered early enough prostate cancer is almost 100% curable.

(1) So you should have annual prostate checks starting at age 50.

(2) Eat a low-fat diet.

(3) Don’t ignore trouble signs such as: difficulty in urinating or frequent urination at night.

Cervical Cancer – Foods That Help Prevent It

The B-vitamin Folate seems to help prevent a virus that causes genital warts from turning into cervical cancer. This vitamin can be found in green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, and beans.

Cut Your Colon Cancer Risk 60% To 70% With This New Test

A widely available test can cut your risk of dying from colon cancer. The test is called flexible sigmoidoscopy and costs $100 to $200. The American Cancer Society suggests that the test be done every 5 years after the age of 50. This could result in an early diagnosis of any colon problems. And with cancer an early diagnosis means you have a much better chance at curing the disease.

4 Skin Cancer Prevention Tips

Skin Cancer is spreading faster than any other type of cancer. Here are some tips for protecting yourself.

(1) Use plenty of sunscreen lotion — one ounce per treatment. Reapply every 2-3 hours.

(2) Wear a wide brimmed hat— 80% of all skin cancers are on the head, neck, or

hands.

(3) Keep infants out of direct sunlight.

(4) Avoid exposure to direct sunlight from the hours of 11 AM till 1 PM This the time when llV rays are the strongest.

What Every Person With Light Skin Needs To Know

Fair skin people should avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. If you sunbathe Use a sunscreen that blocks UV rays. Excessive sunlight is now beleived to be the Primary cause of skin cancer.

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