Prevent

What factors in the development of individual cancers play a role is not yet entirely clear. What is certain is that it can be inherited in some types of cancer predisposition, which increases the risk of developing this cancer. And contributing to environmental factors and personal lifestyle greatly to the development of cancer. In principle, the rule applies: the earlier cancer is diagnosed and treated, the greater the chances of recovery.

The European Code Against Cancer prevention includes eleven recommendations, which both carry the risk factors and early detection of certain types of cancer account:

* Give up smoking
* Avoid obesity
* Daily physical activity
* Vitamin and avoid high-fiber diet, animal fats
* Reduce alcohol consumption
* Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight
* Protect against cancer-causing substances
* Regular Screening for cervical cancer
* Regular breast cancer screening
* Regular colorectal cancer screening
* Vaccination against hepatitis B virus infection