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Cancer is caused by an uncontrollable multiplication of cells in an organ or tissue. Lumps may appear as a symptom in some parts of the body; in others, the cancer may not be apparent until the function of that organ is disturbed. In some cases, there is pain and in others there is severe loss of appetite and weight loss. Cancer is triggered when the genetic material inside a cell is damaged by a carcinogenic substance.

The most common causes of cancer are:

1. Exposure to cigarette smoke, alcohol, certain plastics, etc

2. High-fat diets, which contribute to the development of certain types of cancer

3. High body fat percentage

PREVENTION

 1. Avoid exposure to cigarette smoke, the consumption of alcohol and the use of plastics as much as   possible. If using plastic containers for the microwave or as food carriers, try to use a branded make of good quality plastic.

2. Examine the food consumption of your family and clean out or avoid consumption of high-fat foods like the following: Butter, ghee, cream, Cookies, cakes, pastries, puffs, pizza, burgers, Deep-fried foods, chips, chaat, mixture, fried chicken, Red meat, mutton, beef, pork. These foods should not be eaten more than once a week, provided you are of normal body weight and percent fat. None of the above must be included daily.

3. If you are overweight the aforementioned foods should be completely avoided for at least three months till your body weight comes down. Regular cardiovascular exercises like walking or jogging are a must for all.

4. Consuming fruits, vegetables, dhals/pulses, whole cereals (atta rotis/whole wheat bread) and skimmed milk/curd can appreciably help reduce the risk of developing many types of cancer. Also, have five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day. You may consume a fruit as a mid-morning snack and another fruit at 6 pm or after dinner. You can have a fresh salad with lunch and with dinner.

Besides this, if there is a cooked vegetable (sabji/pallya) every day, this would make five servings. These foods contain Vitamin A, E and C, which work as antioxidants and help fight cancer growth in the body. Also, drink two-and-a-half to three litres of water a day, which helps flush out toxic waste and pollutants from the body.

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