According to the WebMD assessment feedback, the two cancers I am at risk of are blood cancer and prostate cancer. The risk of getting these two types of cancer is not high as I watch my health and keep off unhealthy habits. According to the WebMD feedback, factors that decrease cancer include living a healthy life, quitting smoking and eating a balanced diet.
Controllable and uncontrollable factors
Controllable risk factors
Achieving and maintaining a body weight that is healthy; Consuming less animal fat; Consuming soy food; Consuming fruits and vegetables; Moderating alcohol consumption; Consuming fiber on a daily basis.
Uncontrollable factors
Old age- Age comes with a high chance of contracting cancer
Pregnancy- Increases the probability of getting cancer
Inheritance (family history) - Genes play a big role in determining the risk one has to get cancer
BRCA- This genetic mutation significantly increases the risk
Foods that lower cancer risks
Vegetables such as carrots, cabbage and cucumber- They contain vitamin c, beta and lycopene. These chemicals protect body cells from compounds that are harmful to the body.
Beans and legumes such as dried peas, navy beans and soy sauce- These help fight prostate cancer. They have a powerful anti-oxidant which reduces the risk of getting cancer.
Lifestyle changes that would positively influence modifiable risk factors
Stop smoking- Smoking increases the risk of getting throat cancer.
Drinking tea instead of coffee- Green and black tea is far much protective when compared to coffee.
Consuming or quitting animal fat: This applies to women. Taking less animal fat reduces the risk of getting breast cancer.
Implementing these changes
A total or partial lifestyle change is necessary for preventing cancer. The best way of implementing these changes is through adopting the alternative ways of life. For instance, one can watch the food they take. This will protect them from getting cancer.
