Reduce your Risk of Cancer

At IKCA, we believe that cancer should be talked about, because the only way to beat a disease, which is on the rise, is to know more about it.

In that vein, we’ve been Cancer Aware this February, and we’ve been encouraging donors and volunteers to join us. Spread the word. Lets act together to prevent or diagnose and cure cancer early on.

But first things first, global changes start locally. That means personal awareness. Start by taking good care of yourselves and your loved ones. Here are some tips to start with…

• There’s no single food that can prevent or fight cancer. But to help lower your risk of cancer, start consuming a balanced plant-based diet. Ensure you’re eating a variety of vegetables, fruits, soy, nuts, whole grains, and beans.
• Maintaining a healthy weight through regular physical activity can reduce your risk of cancer. But there is also evidence that physical activity reduces risk of bowel cancer; breast cancer; and endometrial cancer.
• Research shows that regular exercise helps to keep your hormone levels at a healthy balance. Whereas having high levels of some hormones can increase your risk of cancer.
• According to the NHS, Lung cancer is responsible for roughly a quarter of cancer deaths in the UK. 90% of lung cancer cases are related to smoking. So if you smoke, quit smoking!
• Early detection is key! Know your body. Know what’s ‘normal’ for you. And if something isn’t, consult your GP or doctor

Have you started making life changes t reduce you and your family’s risk of cancer? Tell us about them. Share your knowledge and help encourage others to do the same. Together #WeCan.ICan Beat Cancer.

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