How to Prevent Cancer

Medical science

70-80% of cancers are preventable 70-80% of cancers are preventable 1 in 4

Stop Tobacco Use

Lung Lip Mouth Tongue Throat Esophagus Lung Lip Mouth Tongue Throat Esophagus 90% of cancers of: Half of all bladder cancers

1/3 of all cancer deaths

Heart disease and stroke

Emphysema

Get help to stop smoking

Eat a Proper Diet 33% of all cancers 33% of all cancers

Additives Preservatives Flavor enhancers Pesticides Other chemicals Additives Preservatives Flavor enhancers Pesticides Other chemicals Only 2% Can food cause cancer?

What kind of food promotes cancer?

How do fiber and fat influence cancer? How do fiber and fat influence cancer?

Bile acids

Fiber Low fiber diets 72 hours to 7 days High fiber diets 24 to 36 hours Low fiber diets 72 hours to 7 days High fiber diets 24 to 36 hours

Fiber Shortens exposure time Dilutes the concentration Shortens exposure time Dilutes the concentration

Race or culture?

High fiber Low fat High fiber Low fat

Fat depresses the immune system

Do Not Use Alcohol Liver Esophagus Pancreas Liver Esophagus Pancreas

Alcohol related: 12% of all cancers 50% of auto accidents Family damage 12% of all cancers 50% of auto accidents Family damage

Avoid Undue Sun Exposure

Basal cell Squamous cell

Melanoma

Get Regular Physical Activity 4 hours per week reduces risk by 1/3 4 hours per week reduces risk by 1/3

Achieve a Healthy Weight

Cancer Society Diet Recommendations

Choose more plant foods 50% less cancer 50% less cancer

“Many scientific studies show that eating fruits and vegetables protect against cancers.”

Limit high fat foods

“High fat diets have been associated with an increase in the risk of cancer.” “High fat diets have been associated with an increase in the risk of cancer.”

“Consumption of meat, especially red meat, has been associated with increased cancer risk.”

Fast food

Participate in screening examination Participate in screening examination

No smoking No alcohol High fiber diet Normal weight No smoking No alcohol High fiber diet Normal weight 80% Only 1 in 20

“And God himself shall be with them... And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:3,4