Prevent cancer by following these tips 

Prevent cancer by following these tips 
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It preys in the host and continues to grow indefinitely competing with normal cells if the body for nutrition.

More than 18 lac new cases of cancer are detected every year in India whereas this figure is 16 million worldwide. Cancer can be defined as abnormal growth of cells In any tissue or organ of the body and has potentials to spread and grow in other parts of the body. It preys in the host and continues to grow indefinitely competing with normal cells if the body for nutrition.

What causes cancer?? And how to prevent it?

  • Go for regular screening. Women should do self breast examination after 20 years of age.
  • Stop smoking and chewing tobacco, alcohol consumption should be in limit.
  • Eat fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A & C abstain from oily spicy food, cut Dow on barbecued food.
  • Vaccination against Hepatitis B and HPV
  • Avoid late marriages
  • Encourage lactation and breast feed your baby
  • Avoid unnecessary hormones.
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