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FACTORS INFLUENCING CANCER

Cancer Risk Factors

A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. For example, unprotected exposure to strong sunlight is a risk factor for skin cancer. Smoking is a risk factor for many cancers. But risk factors don’t tell us everything.

Having one or more risk factors does not guarantee that you will contract the disease. Additionally, there may not have been any known risk factors for many people who contract the disease.

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Research has shown that some of these risk factors affect the DNA of cells in the body organs, which can result in abnormal cell growth and may cause tumors to form.

Lifestyle Risk Factors

The factors that fall into this category are the ones you have the most control over. By following these guidelines, you can significantly reduce your risk of developing cancer.

Below are some information on how lifestyle can make effects on cancer

  • If you don’t smoke, never start.
  • If you do smoke, quit. The chances of lung cancer decrease once you stop smoking.
  • Avoid breathing second-hand smoke, increases risk for heart & lung diseases, including cancer.

  • Eat a lot of fruits, vegetables, grains and beans. Include lean meat and low-fat dairy products in your diet.
  • Don’t eat a lot of fat.
  • Stay at a healthy weight.
  • Most days, include in your routine 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity.

  • Drinking large amounts of alcohol increases your risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, oesophagus (food pipe), and larynx (voice box).
  •  If you smoke and drink, you are at especially high risk of getting these cancers.
  • Alcohol also can damage your liver and increase your risk of liver cancer.

  • Talk with your doctor or dentist about the need for each X-ray.
  • Ask about the use of shields to protect other parts of your body.

  • Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can increase your risk of skin cancer.
  • Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, wear protective clothing, and avoid the sun during peak hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
  • Avoid tanning beds and sunlamps, as they also emit UV radiation.
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Hereditary Risk Factors

You are more likely to get cancer when an altered or changed gene is passed on to you from one of your parents. This link between genes & cancer is often strongest in families.

Below are some information on how heredity effects on cancer

  • Cancer develops at a much younger age than average.
  • Cancer develops in more than one generation.
  • More than one type of cancer develops in the same close relative.
  • Cancer develops in both breasts. Even breast cancer can develop in a man.
  • Cancer develops in several close relatives.
  • Several rare cancers develop in a family.
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Environmental Risk Factors

There are chemicals or substances used in workplaces that may put you at increased risk for developing some cancers.

Below are some information on how environment effects can impact on cancer

  • Asbestos and radon are linked with a higher cancer risk. Try to reduce your exposure to these substances.
  • Always wear protective equipment when asbestos and radon are available nearby.
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Medical Risk Factors

Certain health conditions may increase your risk for some cancers.

Below are some information on how medical conditions have impact on cancer

  • Colon polyps (abnormal tissue growths in the lining of the bowel).
  • Previous cancer and Hepatitis B and C infections.
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Core factors for cancer Growth

People get cancer when cells within their bodies divide without control or order. The body is made up of many types of cells, and it is normal for them to grow, divide and produce more cells when the body needs them. Cancer occurs when cells keep dividing, even when new cells are not needed. The mass of extra cells may produce a tumor that can be:

  • Genetics: Family history of pancreatic cancer or inherited genetic syndromes.
  • Lifestyle Choices: Smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, and a high-fat diet.
  • Medical Conditions: Chronic pancreatitis, diabetes, and certain infections such as Helicobacter pylori.

The specific reasons for pancreatic malignant growth are as yet unsure, yet there are some realized gamble factors that can make an individual bound to get this infection.

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