{"id":287348,"date":"2026-08-27T12:23:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T12:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=287348"},"modified":"2026-08-27T12:23:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T12:23:48","slug":"cancer-care-how-to-prevent-cancer-effective-ways-to-reduce-your-cancer-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/cancer-care-how-to-prevent-cancer-effective-ways-to-reduce-your-cancer-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Cancer: Effective Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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\u00a0Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Is Cancer?<\/a><\/li>
Can Cancer Be Prevented?<\/a><\/li>
Who Is at Higher Risk of Cancer?<\/a><\/li>
Ways to Prevent Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Diagnosis of Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Treatment of Cancer<\/a><\/li>
Myths and Facts About Cancer<\/a><\/li>
When to Consult a\u00a0Doctor?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>\u00a0Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cancer is considered one of the major health concerns worldwide. Cancer can affect any organ or\u00a0tissue, and based on these, the causes, symptoms, and treatments can vary from case to case. Though\u00a0not all cancers are\u00a0preventable,\u00a0adopting some healthy lifestyle habits and limiting the known risk factors can help in reducing the risk of developing certain types of cancers.\u00a0This blog helps you\u00a0 understand\u00a0 what\u00a0 cancer is, its risk factors,\u00a0how\u00a0to prevent cancer, its diagnosis, treatment and when to seek medical advice\u00a0to\u00a0avoid\u00a0unnecessary concerns and\u00a0make\u00a0informed decisions about\u00a0one\u2019s\u00a0health.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>What Is Cancer?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cancer is a disease in which certain cells in the body grow and multiply uncontrollably.\u00a0\u00a0In\u00a0the\u00a0human body,\u00a0a\u00a0natural\u00a0process takes place as new cells are formed along with the removal of old,\u00a0damaged\u00a0 cells.\u00a0Normally, this process is controlled by many factors and in cancer, this normal mechanism is disturbed, which leads to the increased growth and multiplication of damaged cells.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cancer\u00a0cells behave differently from normal cells\u00a0with regard to\u00a0the processes involved in cell growth, division, repair,\u00a0death\u00a0and response to\u00a0body\u2019s\u00a0immune system 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Did You Know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Cancer is considered\u00a0one of\u00a0the leading\u00a0causes\u00a0of death globally, responsible for approximately one in six deaths in 2024 2<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
In men,\u00a0cancers\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0lung, prostate, stomach, colorectal and liver\u00a0are the most common types and in women, breast, lung, colorectal,\u00a0cervical\u00a0and thyroid cancers are commonly reported 3<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Globally in the year 2024, lung cancer\u00a0was\u00a0the\u00a0most commonly diagnosed\u00a0cancer overall, followed by breast cancer, colorectal\u00a0cancer\u00a0and others 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 in 4 cases of deaths due to cancer\u00a0is\u00a0caused\u00a0by the use of\u00a0tobacco, alcohol, obesity, low intake of fruits and vegetables and being physically inactive 2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Can Cancer Be Prevented?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCancers are caused by changes (mutations) in genetic materials which control the normal cell division process 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0Several factors can control this,\u00a0and avoiding these can help in\u00a0the\u00a0prevention of cancer occurrence. However, not every cancer is preventable,\u00a0as some\u00a0factors are\u00a0non-modifiable,\u00a0such as age and family history. However,\u00a030%-50% of deaths due to cancer can be prevented by avoiding the risk factors and adopting evidence-based measures 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Who Is at Higher Risk of Cancer?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Factors which might put\u00a0a\u00a0person at an increased chance for\u00a0being\u00a0affected\u00a0by\u00a0cancer are termed\u00a0risk factors.\u00a0These include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Age<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Increasing\u00a0age is considered one of the common risk\u00a0factors\u00a0of cancer.\u00a0However,\u00a0the\u00a0age at which cancer may develop\u00a0can vary based on the type of\u00a0cancer. Cancers affecting\u00a0the\u00a0breast<\/a><\/strong>, colon, lung,\u00a0and prostate<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>usually occur\u00a0around 63-72 years\u00a0of age, while cancers like leukaemia are more common in children 4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Family history<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Certain\u00a0cancers\u00a0can run in families\u00a0through\u00a0the passing down of genetic changes,\u00a0which might increase the risk\u00a0of\u00a0cancer from their parents. This does not mean that cancer itself is passed down from the parents; rather, the changes in genes that put the person at an increased risk can be passed 5<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Alcohol Consumption<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Alcohol intake is linked with mouth, throat,\u00a0liver\u00a0and breast cancers.\u00a0While,\u00a0there is no completely risk-free level of alcohol consumption with to\u00a0respect to cancer, the risk\u00a0can be\u00a0higher\u00a0for those people who drink alcohol along with the\u00a0use\u00a0of tobacco 6<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Infections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Certain infectious\u00a0agents can increase the risk for developing cancer.\u00a0Some viruses act by disturbing normal cell\u00a0proliferation,\u00a0and some infections might lead to weaker immunity and thereby to cancer. Viruses such as Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), Hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV and HCV), Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human\u00a0papillomavirus\u00a0(HPV), human T-cell leukaemia virus (HTLV-1) and a\u00a0bacterium\u00a0named\u00a0Helicobacter\u00a0pylori (H.pylori) might\u00a0increase the risk of\u00a0certain cancers. Certain parasitic\u00a0flatworms\u00a0can also be involved in cancer development 7<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>
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