Until now, cancer is still one of the leading causes of death in the world. In Indonesia, cancer is also quite high, and even tends to increase every year. So, it is important for you to know the types of cancer and how to prevent them early.
Generally, the symptoms of cancer are not realized by sufferers, so many cancer sufferers only visit the doctor when there are complaints. Not infrequently at that time the cancer was in an advanced stage.
Types of Cancer to Watch Out for
From a variety of cancer, there are several types of cancer that are experienced by many Indonesians, namely:Lung cancer
Lung cancer can affect both men and women, with the main risk factor for someone experiencing lung cancer is smoking. Not only active smokers who have lung cancer, passive smokers can experience it. Although it takes a process, but you are advised to try to stop smoking and avoid cigarette smoke.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is commonly experienced by women, although it is still possible for men. The main symptom of breast cancer is a lump that feels different from the tissue around the breast, can be accompanied by pain, until the abnormal discharge from the breast.
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is cancer that starts in the large intestine or rectum. This type of cancer often starts as a polyp, which can form on the inner wall of the large intestine or rectum. Some polyps can become cancerous, and the way to prevent them is by removing them.
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is cancer that appears in the cervix. Generally, cervical cancer is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) which can be transmitted during sexual contact with an infected person.
Heart cancer
The most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma, which often occurs in people with chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis, which is caused by hepatitis B infection or hepatitis C.
Understand How To Prevent Cancer
In general, the occurrence of cancer can be triggered by lifestyle, genetic factors, and carcinogen exposure. Among all these triggering factors, lifestyle and diet are the biggest triggers for cancer. According to research data, several factors that can increase the risk of cancer are smoking, obesity, frequent consumption of burnt or grilled foods, and lack of consumption of vegetables and fruit. Therefore, some ways to prevent cancer that you can do include:- Eat healthy food
- Quit smoking
- Carry out immunizations
- Maintain a healthy and physically active weight
- Routinely conduct medical examinations according to doctor's orders
- Avoid risky behavior during sexual intercourse, and do not share syringes and the like
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