Did you know in 2010, around 43% of cancer cases in the UK were caused by lifestyle and environmental factors? Making sure you’re healthy by eating right and exercising enough is one of the ways you can reduce the chances of cancer.
When you are in the sun it is important to make sure you wear the correct sun cream and cover your skin. UV rays from the sun can damage cells, which can cause mutations within the cell, creating a tumour.
Smoking damages the cells in the lungs; effects to the tissue happen almost instantly. Stopping smoking can reduce the chances of lung cancer as cigarettes are full of substances which cause cancer to form.
Reducing your alcohol intake can also minimise your chances of cancer. Alcohol is full of toxins which harm cells and stop them from repairing themselves.
“Your illness does not define you. Your strength and courage does” – Unknown