Cancer is a disease that makes everyone concerned. It basically starts due to abnormal cellular growth that your immune system fails to deal with in time. And there are various factors that can contribute to this abnormal growth, but 99% of the time, your immune system does its job well.

But the number of cancer patients is increasing due to a lifestyle that is carcinogenic in nature. UV rays, radiation from various electronic devices around us, bad food habits and many other factors create a perfect environment for this deadly disease to fester.

But cancer prevention is fairly easy, GMCH - the best hospital in Udaipur - believes so. With these simple steps and lifestyle changes, you can prevent the occurrence of this disease to a certain degree. Let’s learn about them -

Avoid Tobacco

Mouth cancer caused by tobacco is one of the biggest contributors to cancer cases and deaths. Both smoking and chewing of tobacco and products containing tobacco are dangerous. This addictive substance is easily available so it is easy to get addicted to. Keep the risk in mind and avoid peer pressure to try tobacco.

Healthy Diet

A healthy diet should have a balanced intake of all the essential nutrients. But in addition to that, you should also avoid carcinogenic food habits. Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables - preferably organic. Avoid high calorie foods and sweets to maintain a healthy weight. Limit alcohol as much as possible. Lastly, limit processed foods and switch to healthy alternatives.

Stay physically active and fit

Research has found that adults who stay physically fit and active have a lower chance of cancer. Adults who maintain a good exercise routine of around 150 minutes per week have a lower rate of various cancers such as breast, prostate, lung, colon, kidkey etc.

Use Appropriate Sun Protection

The UV rays from the sun can be very harmful and lead to skin cancer. While that is a risk, sunlight is also a great source of vitamin D. So what to do? It’s all about balance!

Avoid direct contact with midday sunlight. If it’s unavoidable then use appropriate sun protection. Sunglasses, sunscreen, and clothing that covers skin are some of the easiest ways to avoid sun damage.

Get Vaccinated

Several viral infections have been found to increase the risk of cancer among the people it infects. Thankfully, we have vaccines to avoid them. Hepatitis B is linked with liver cancer. Similarly, HPV can cause cervical and cancer of genital organs. Both can be avoided by staying vaccinated.

Avoid Risky Behaviour

Indulging in unsafe sex with one or many sexual partners can lead to various STDs. As we previoiusly spoke about Hepatitus B and HPV - both sexually transmitted diseases with a risk of causing cancer. But AIDS caused by HIV can also be dangerous as it affects your immune system - the first line of defence against cancer. Along with unsafe sex, one should also avoid sharing needles. Both are very risky.

Stay Vigilant

And lastly, we at GMCH always tell our patients that as of now, one can only avoid cancer as sure shot cure of cancer is yet to be found. So even after maintaining a healthy and risk free lifestyle, a person can be at risk of cancer.

Then what to do? Stay on the lookout! Regular self examination of one's breast, prostate, skin, etc along with check ups with your doctor is advised. If you want to get yourself checked, feel free to contact the best hospital in Udaipur. GMCH is one of the best hospitals in Udaipur when it comes to the treatment of cancer and various other diseases. As the common saying goes - prevention is better than cure, and in cancer’s case - prevention is the cure for 90% of time.

Book an appointment at GMCH today - the best hospital in Udaipur.