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Cancer is one of the most common medical diseases. It is possibly the most feared illnesses. Modern lifestyles and diet have played a big role in contributing to the rise in incidence in cancer. There are multiple ways we could alter, adopt, and modify our lifestyles which could lead to prevention and reduction in the risk of developing cancers, these are listed as follows:
Modern societies have allowed us to have access to an array of processed and ready-made food. The downside is that there is evidence linking processed food with increased risk of colon cancer. Hence, it is recommended to prepare fresh food at home.
A daily healthy food intake should include 5 portions of fruits and vegetables and a reduction of red meat intake. It is also recommended to include fish in your diet. Both pre- and pro- biotics are also important part of the daily diet as they support the body in building and maintaining a healthy colony of bacteria and other microorganism, which helps with digestion. Food rich in pre-biotics include whole grains, bananas, greens, onions, garlic and soybeans, while probiotics are rich in food such as yogurt and tempeh.
Avoid mid-day sun and protect yourself from sunlight by using an adequate amount of sunscreen daily. This is because ultraviolet rays from the sunlight increases the risk of melanomas and other skin cancers.
However, it is important to note that electromagnetic radiation from high-voltage power lines or radiofrequency radiation from microwaves and cell phones do not cause cancer.
Some cancers can be prevented by going for regular cancer screenings. For example, colonoscopy can detect polyps in the colon before they become cancerous. Cervical smear tests can detect early cells changes in the cervix before they turn into cancer cells and mammogram screening can detect early cells changes which can potentially become invasive cancer cells.
In Singapore, it is recommended to start screening for colon cancer at the age of 50 with Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) annually or colonoscopy every 10 years for an average-risk individual. Screening for breast cancer with mammogram is recommended annually for all women above the age of 40, and this frequency can be reduced to once every 2 years for women after the age of 50.
PAP smear tests are recommended for all sexually active women.
In conclusion, risk of cancer can be reduced by modifying and adopting a healthy diet, leading an active lifestyle, going for regular screenings and getting the appropriate vaccinations.
Our oncology team is attentive to every need from information and consultation to treatment and rest. Regardless of the questions that cancer may pose, we will take the time to answer, guide and share – because we understand and care. The Cancer Centre is located at Paragon Medical & Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre.
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The Cancer Centre @ Paragon
290 Orchard Road #17-05/06
Paragon Medical (Lobby F)
Singapore 238859
The Cancer Centre @ Mount Elizabeth Orchard
3 Mount Elizabeth #12-11
Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre
Singapore 228510
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The Cancer Centre @ Mount Elizabeth Novena
38 Irrawaddy Road #07-41
Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre
Singapore 329563
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