2024-02-04 17:10:04
Regarding the World Cancer Day which is commemorated every February 4 It is worth putting an end to some misconceptions that exist about the disease. Sometimes the abundance of information generates an inverse effect and causes the transmission of wrong ideas.
Why are tumors generated?
Just to understand the importance of this disease, more than 195 thousand cases are diagnosed in Mexico every year. The reasons are very diverse and range from following harmful habits such as a fat-based diet, lack of exercise and addictions such as smoking and alcoholism.
World Cancer Day: Why is it so deadly in Mexico?
On the other hand, only 5 to 10% of Tumors are hereditary. The main causes lie in mutations at the cellular level that occur during life as a natural consequence of aging and exposure to environmental factors such as smoke of the tabacco and radiation.
World Cancer Day: End misinformation
Within the framework of World Cancer Day, which is commemorated every February 4, in addition to inviting the population to undergo annual studies in order to prevent and reduce risk factors, this disease must also be demystified.
Although, the cancer It can be genetic or caused by various external factors, there is scientifically based data that demonstrates the following:
- The sugar. Eating sugar does not cause cancer and if you have it, it does not make it worse. However, eating excess sugar can be a cause of obesity and it has been shown that this disease is associated with a higher risk of suffering from different types of tumors.
- Antiperspirant. Using deodorant does not cause breast cancer. So far there is no evidence that links the chemicals that make up deodorants or antiperspirants with changes in breast tissue.
- Cell phone use does not cause cancer. This disease is caused by genetic mutations and phones emit a type of low frequency energy that does not harm the genes.
- If parents, grandparents or immediate family have cancer, it is inherited. Not necessarily because only between 5 and 10% of cancers are hereditary.
- Cancer is not cured. As of today, there are more than 32 million people worldwide who are cancer survivors.
How can you prevent cancer?
The risk of developing cancer It is present, whether it is hereditary or not, hence the importance of acquiring habits that lead to prevention and carrying out medical check-ups for early detection that allows the disease to be addressed in time and reach a cure.
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To prevent it, it is important to avoid certain harmful habits (risk factors) such as smoking or excessive alcohol consumption. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, maintaining a balanced diet and participating in physical activity are essential.
Furthermore, modifying habits after detecting a cancer can significantly improve
the quality of the experience and facilitate more effective treatment.
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