Reduce your risk for life.
Make these four simple changes:
| IF YOU | YOU'LL REDUCE YOUR RISK OF | PLAN OF ACTION |
| Eat Right | Colon, rectum, stomach and uterine cancer. Symptoms are changes in bowel or bladder habits, abnormal vaginal/rectal bleeding or cramps. | Eat low-fat and low-cholesterol foods, more fresh fruit, vegetables and high-fiber grains. Eat foods rich in vitamin A and C. Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. |
| Maintain Healthy Weight | Colon, uterine, prostate, and breast cancer. Symptoms are changes in bowel/bladder habits, unusual bleeding in urine or stool, or lump in breast. | Maintain proper weight for age and body type. Exercise and eat fruits, vegetables and low-fat foods to stay at a healthy weight. Learn how to Win the Weight-Loss Race. |
| Stop Smoking | Lung, mouth, larynx, uterus, kidney, esophagus, bladder, pancreas and stomach cancer. Any of the 7 warning signals might be a symptom. | Stop smoking cigarettes (even filter tips), cigars, pipes, inhaling snuff and chewing tobacco. Get help in stopping if you can't do it alone. |
| Limit Alcohol | Mouth, jaw, cheek, throat, esophagus, tonsils, liver and pancreas. Any one of the 7 warning signals could be a symptom. | Limit alcohol intake to 1 to 2 drinks a day, especially if you smoke. Heavy usage of liquor, wine or beer is believed to increase risk. |
| Manage Stress | Weakens the immune system, making your body less resistant to invasion by cancer cells. Cancer can occur anywhere in the body. See 7 warning signs. | Learn to manage stress; relax, express emotions. Accept there are things you can't change. |
| Protect Yourself From Sun | Excessive exposure to sunlight may lead to skin cancer. Signs are a spot, pigment, lump or mole that grows, oozes, bleeds, or changes appearance in a short time. | Stay out of sun between 10am-3pm. Do not sunbathe. Use at least an SPF 15 sun-screen. Cover skin with clothing and wear wide brimmed hat. Be sun-wise: follow sun protection guidelines. |
| Avoid Hazardous Materials | Exposure to some chemicals can lead to many types of cancer depending on the nature of the substance. Any of the 7 warning signals can be a symptom. | Avoid contact with chemicals, metals, dusts and fibers by wearing protective clothing and safety equipment. Follow health and safety regulations. |
| Avoid Unnecessary X-Rays | Various types of cancer can result from frequent X-rays. Any of the 7 warning signals can be a symptom. | Too many X-rays can be dangerous. Talk to your doctor and dentist about the need for each X-ray. Wear protective shields. |
| Get Early Detection Screenings | Early detection screenings can save your life. They find many types of cancer in its early stages. This increases the chances of treatment being successful. | Discuss the risks and benefits of drug therapy with your doctor. Talk about dosage and long-term drug effects and dangers.
Screenings for Women.
Screenings for Men. |
