Cancer is caused by many factors. Our health is clearly a reflection of the environment to which we are exposed, our genetic makeup and our lifestyle choices. Below is a list of some of the recommendations The American Cancer Society offers to help you reduce your risk of cancer and to promote early detection . Limit your intake of high fat foods, particularly from animal sources. Limit consumption of alcoholic beverages, if you drink at all.
Early detection is the best possible chance at successful treatment.
Practice self examinations for cancers of the breast, testis and skin. If you have any questions about this information, or any other health issue, please call and leave a confidential message at 821-2115. Breast Women 40 and older should have an annual mammogram, an annual clinical breast examination by a health care professional and perform monthly breast self-examinations. All women who are or have been sexually active or who are 18 and older should have an annual Pap test and pelvic examination. Women at high risk for cancer of the uterus should have a sample of endometrial tissue examined when menopause begins.