According to American Cancer Society, people ages from 55 and above are likely to have cancer. But beyond the growing statistics of people who had been diagnosed with cancer, campaigns here and there are advocating prevention in this dreadful illness.

True enough that sometimes, cancer can be prevented. Let’s take lung cancer for example, if people is disciplined enough to improve their health- simple as avoiding cigarettes. Of course, that’s too much to even think of. The tobacco industry is a trillion dollar industry.

American Cancer Society standpoint is with right behavior, the possibility of cancer can be reduced. ACS provides basic guidelines that might help to prevent cancer in general.

Be physically active

An hour to an hour and a half of moderate to above moderate intensity workout per day is sufficient to maintain a healthy weight.

Eat everything in moderation

It is overly emphasized that eating healthy with the focus on fruits and vegetables is the key to a healthy body. However, experts debunk this idea. They say that discipline is the key.

Participate in Cancer Screenings

Oncologists recommend getting an annual health exam that includes thyroid screening, oral cavity, skin, lymph nodes, testes, and ovaries, as well as for some non-malignant diseases. It is essential to check if there are abnormal tissues or cancer cells present. In this manner, it may be easier to treat or cure.

Get vaccinated with Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

National Cancer Institute recommends people to get themselves vaccinated with HPV, most especially those who has ever been sexually active. There are three vaccines available which are all FDA approved.

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Get an annual medical check up

Mammography is recommended for women ages from 40 until 70 years old as long as there are no other risk factors.

Colonoscopy is also recommended for both men and women in their 50s. In this age, people are susceptible to developing colorectal cancer.

Pap smear is a must for women as early as 21 years old to 29 every three years. In this manner, they can abstain from HPV infection.

Sometimes, people tend to neglect the very basic requirement, instead, people are fond of looking for a more technical approach. In this case, many business-minded people took advantage of this oblivious phenomena. Most often than not, marketing ads took the will power that originally belongs to you. Indeed, prevention is better than cure.