"40% of all cancers could be prevented": doctor explains how you can reduce your risk of cancer enormously
Created: 05/05/2022 09:36
By: Juliane Gutmann
About every second German will develop cancer in the course of his life, as the Klinikum Rechts der Isar in Munich informs.
In many cases, this can be prevented.
Breast cancer, colon cancer, pancreatic cancer: Cancerous growths can form in any part of the body.
If the tumors are malignant, they can often be surgically removed.
In some cases, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or other cancer treatments are also needed.
The attending physicians decide which is sensible and goal-oriented.
In general,
the later cancer is detected, the higher the risk of metastasis
and the poorer the chances of recovery.
Therefore, early cancer detection is the most important measure to prevent fatal cancers.
Let the regular check-up with a specialist become routine.
If detected early, most tumors can be treated effectively.
You can find out more about early cancer detection and which tests are covered by health insurance companies on the German Cancer Aid website
Would you rather climb the stairs than take the elevator?
Good thing, exercise lowers the risk of cancer.
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According to the Federal Statistical Office, cancer is the second leading cause of death in Germany.
According to the Klinikum Rechts der Isar, 510,000 people fall ill every year.
“Cancer prevention and early detection can significantly reduce mortality.
A prerequisite for this is a high level of acceptance of the preventive programs in the population.
However, only around 67 percent of women (aged 20 and over) and around 40 percent of men (aged 35 and over) take part.
That's why we advise:
Take cancer prevention seriously and promote your health through a healthy lifestyle
," says Professor Hana Algül, Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center CCC Munich and Professor of Tumor Metabolism at the Technical University of Munich.
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If the interaction of
prevention and early detection
were optimized, 50 to 70 percent of cancer deaths in Europe could be avoided, according to a press release from the Klinikum Rechts der Isar in Munich.
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“A healthy lifestyle could prevent 40 percent of all cancers.
Physical inactivity, obesity, an unhealthy diet, stimulants and protection from UV radiation
are risk factors for cancer that can be influenced.
These need to be reduced in primary prevention so that cancer doesn't even develop in the first place," says Professor Renate Oberhoffer-Fritz, Dean and Ordinaria at the Chair for Preventive Paediatrics, Faculty for Sports and Health Sciences at the Technical University of Munich.
Do you need inspiration when it comes to a balanced diet?
In the article
"Mediterranean diet: Why you should switch to a Mediterranean diet immediately
" you will find out which foods can have a cancer-preventing effect.
Would you also like to do more sport?
Be careful if you have a corona infection behind you.
You can read here how long you should rest after the virus infection
.
(jg)
