How to prevent cancer in Kenya is a question that is being increasingly asked due to the rising number of cancer cases in Kenya. The top cancers in Kenya are breast, cervical cancer, prostrate cancer, colon and esophageal cancer. This article will cover the top things you can do to reduce your risk of developing these and other cancers.
To learn more, contact us about our Cancer Prevention Workshops were we teach in more detail the foods to consume, the foods to avoid, lifestyle modifications and toxin reduction.
How To Prevent Cancer:
Stop Smoking
Quitting smoking is the first thing that you should do to prevent cancer. This is because cigarette smoking has been linked to cancers of the lung, mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder, cervix, ovary and leukemia.
Therefore, stop smoking today.
If you need help, contact us for our Stop Smoking Program.
If you are not a smoker you should also avoid secondhand smoke since it contains the same carcinogens and it increases your risk of developing cancers.
Loose Excess Body Weight
Losing excess body weight is also very important for cancer prevention. This is because obesity has been linked to cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, uterus, stomach, esophagus, liver, kidney, gall bladder, meningioma, pancreas, ovary, thyroid, and multiple myeloma.
Therefore, begin losing weight today if you are overweight or obese.
If you need help, contact us for our Weight Loss Program.
Stop Drinking Alcohol
Stop drinking alcohol as there are no safe amounts when it comes to the risk of developing breast cancer.
Liver cancer, esophageal cancer and throat cancer can also be prevented by not drinking alcohol.
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Practice Safe Sex
Cervical cancer can be prevented by practicing safe sex since it reduces your chances of getting HPV. Therefore use condoms and reduce the number of sexual partners.
Practicing safe sex also reduces your chances of getting HIV which has been linked to an increased risk of developing cancer of the anus, liver and lung.
Get Vaccinated
Cervical cancer can be prevented by getting the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine since it reduces the risk of developing cervical cancer.
Liver cancer can also be prevented by getting the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Get Screened
Cervical cancer can be prevented by doing regular Pap smears since they detect precancerous conditions which can be treated.
Colon cancer can also be screened by doing a colonoscopy or stool FIT (fecal immunochemical test) test to check for hidden blood in the stool.
Breast cancer can also be screened by doing regular breast self-exams and mammograms.
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Get Some Medications
Some medications like Finasteride and Dutasteride are used to lower the risk of developing prostrate cancer in high risk persons with prostrate gland enlargement. However, if prostrate cancer develops in persons taking these medications, it grows faster. Therefore, if you have a high risk of developing prostrate cancer, consult your Urologist to determine if these medications can be of benefit to you.
Preventive medicines are also used by those with a very high breast cancer risk. These medicines include estrogen blocking medicines called selective estrogen receptor modulators and aromatase inhibitors. Preventative surgery is also done in those with a very high breast cancer risk. These surgeries include prophylactic mastectomy in which the breasts are removed and prophylactic oophorectomy in which the ovaries are removed. Therefore, if you have a high risk of developing breast cancer, consult your Oncologist to determine if these medications and operations can be of benefit to you.
Avoid Some Medications
Some medications like some types of hormone replacement therapy which are used for menopause symptoms, should be avoided since the risk of developing breast cancer reduces when one stops taking these medications.
To learn more on how to prevent cancer, join our Cancer Prevention Program where you will learn the following:
*The protective foods to eat in order to reduce your chances of developing cancer and lifestyle diseases.
*The lifestyle changes to make so as to reduce your risk of developing cancer and lifestyle diseases.
*How to reduce toxins in your environment in order to lower your risk of developing cancer and lifestyle diseases.
Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to book today.
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