How to avoid cancer: Top 10 simple steps to take

 

Early this week, I got a report from the company where I work that one of my colleagues, a young man in his thirties died of cancer.

I don't know what type of cancer killed him but I believe he was too early to die of that kind of disease.

I'm still in the process of sinking in the whole news. The shock is still here but I want to share the following tips with anyone that will read.

These are ten things we can do to avoid getting cancer. Not that it is a sure-fire way of avoiding cancer but these tips will at least help in reducing the risk greatly.

1. Quit smoking and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.

2. Maintain a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise.

3. Limit alcohol consumption.

4. Protect your skin from the sun by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing.

5. Get regular screenings for early detection of cancer.

6. Avoid risky behaviors such as unsafe sex and sharing needles.

7. Eat a healthy diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

8. Avoid exposure to environmental toxins and carcinogens.

9. Get vaccinated against viruses that can cause cancer, such as HPV and Hepatitis B.

10. Stay informed about your family history and genetic predispositions to cancer.

To conclude, it is good or okay to say that some of us will find the above tips easy to comply with. May we do all we can to save ourselves from the stress of dangerous diseases.