They are a good substitute for fatty foods. Studies are looking into whether beta carotene can help prevent several cancers, such as cervical. The body turns beta carotene into vitamin A. Calcium may play a role in preventing colon cancer. Fitness also may help reduce the risk of colon cancer. Regular screenings can be used to find some cancers in their early stages.
Treatment is more likely to be successful at earlier stages.
Staying out of the sun helps guard against skin cancer. Nearly all of the cases of skin cancer are linked to sun exposure. Finally, some studies show that having many social ties can help people with cancer live longer. In one study, women with breast cancer who went to weekly group therapy meetings lived twice as long as women who did not. Dr. Subramanya Rao will speak about cancer prevention on April 4.