Dr Vikas Goswami explains 4 Preventable Cancers and How You Can Prevent These

1. 4 Preventable Cancers and How You Can Prevent These Cancer is one of the most aggressive diseases marked by the growth and multiplication of malignant cells in a particular part of the body. This is usually a result of unhealthy mutations in the DNA of the cells which may be triggered by multiple factors. You will be surprised to know that a lot of these factors are in our control. Whether it is your habit of smoking or eating unhealthy, your daily lifestyle has a significant impact on your risks of developing cancer. While resorting to a healthy lifestyle can help to alleviate the risks of certain cancers, it is also important to understand that this does not hold for all cancers. No cancer is completely preventable, but there is no harm in trying your best. In this blog, we have elaborated on 4 common preventable cancers and how you can bring down the risks of the same, with the help of the Dr Vikas Goswami. •Bladder cancer– In terms of incidence, bladder cancer is ranked 10th globally and 17th in India. The malignancy originates from the cells present in the bladder. Transitional Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer How you can prevent bladder cancer? •Refrain from smoking •Drink water with safe arsenic levels •Avoid increased and unprotected exposure to aromatic amines •Avoid coming in contact with harmful chemicals used in rubber and aluminium production •Breast cancer –It is the most common type of malignancy in women, affecting around 14 per cent of the female population in India. Experts from the top cancer treatment

2. centres in Noida suggest that a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in India every 4 minutes. How can you prevent breast cancer? •Maintaining a healthy BMI by keeping your weight under check •Abstaining from smoking •Taking moderate levels of alcohol, less than 3 drinks a week •Taking fresh fruits and veggies •Staying physically active •Avoiding hormone therapy for menopause •Refraining from the use of birth control pills Cervical cancer –It is the second most common type of cancer affecting Indian women, accounting for around 6 to 29 per cent of malignancies in females. In fact, India accounts for one-third of the cervical cancer mortality rates across the globe. How can you prevent cervical cancer? •Getting immunized against HPV (human papillomavirus) •Going for regular PAP tests •Avoiding smoking •Practising safe sex •Using condom instead of birth control pills •Colon cancer –Although colon cancer is not as common in India, it is the seventh leading cause of mortality and ranks eighth in terms of prevalence. Also referred to as colorectal cancer, it refers to the malignancy that originates from the cells of the colon and rectum. How can you prevent cervical cancer? •Going for regular screening, especially if you are above 50 •keeping the weight scale under check •Taking multivitamins regularly •Not missing out on your vitamin D •Avoiding smoking •Drinking in moderation •Cutting down on the consumption of processed meat •Taking whole grain food items •Taking 1,000 to 1,200 mg calcium per day •Taking mild doses of aspirin if you lie in the age group of 50 to 69 years