The cancer rate is increasing day by day due to bad eating habits, using illegal substances, and breathing-in polluted air. Cancer develops when abnormal cells start growing out of control. According to medical science, more than 100 forms of cancer exists.
Here are the possible causes of cancer, discovered by doctors and medical experts so far:
Role of diet
Both low-nutritional food and bad quality food can lead to the condition of cancer in any organ or part of the body. Doctors and health experts suggest to include the following diet to reduce the risk of cancer:
- Lower the use of refined-sugar
- Drink plenty of clean water every day
- Eat fresh fruits & vegetables
- Prefer eating protein-based food
Smoking
Smoking cigarettes and pots are one of the biggest causes of cancer in the body. It is linked to many types of cancers like mouth, lung, throat, kidney, stomach, pancreas, cervix, and bladder cancer. According to WHO, smoking cigarettes is the biggest reason for lung cancer in people living around the world.
Lack of an active lifestyle
Your lifestyle also impacts the possibility of having cancer in the coming time. According to health experts, a healthy and active lifestyle minimises the risk of cancer. To adopt a healthy lifestyle, you must follow these tips:
- Sleep for 7-8 hours
- Drink clean water (5-8 glasses every day)
- Eat 4-5 healthy and protein-rich meals every day
- Exercise at least 60 minutes a day
Early detection is the best protection
In the case of cancer, it is always told that it should be detected early to increase the chances of treatment. Regular tests and check-ups also help to detect cancer earlier. When you cross the age of 35, you must go to the doctor for regular check-ups.
When something comes under suspicion by your doctor, he/she may ask to run the following scans for you:
Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
This is the first cancer test prescribed by doctors. In this test, various x-rays are captured and then combined to form 3-dimensional pictures to get the actual condition of tissues and organs.
Ultrasound
Also known as ultrasonography or sonography, ultrasound scans images of internal organs with the help of high-frequency sound waves. These sound waves are known as a transducer, and they hit the organs and bounce back to the device while creating the image of organs and their tissues.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI is based on using a strong magnetic field and radio waves to scan detailed images of the organs and tissues in the body.
Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography (PET-CT)
It is one of the most reliable and important test scans run to determine the condition or stage of cancer. The stage describes the location and impact of the cancer cells. This test helps your doctor to suggest and opt for the best possible treatment.
Manipal HealthMap is one of the most reputed and popular diagnostic centres in India for scanning and conducting different health conditions. Expert technicians and advanced imaging test machines at Manipal HealthMap ensure the most accurate results in all the cases.