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Expert tips on preventing lung cancer
Posted Sep 11th 2007 2:14PM by Brian White
Filed under: Lung Cancer, Prevention
Want to prevent lung cancer? That's great -- just don't rely on vitamins and supplements to get the job done, and lessen those CT scans as well. Those do, after all, use radiation.
Members of the American College of Chest Physicians made both statements in the latest edition of the "Guide to Lung Cancer Prevention" -- and the suggestions go towards smokers and non-smokers alike.
The kicker is the
knockout stat mentioned here: lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more dying from it that from colon, breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer combined. Wow.
But the biggest lung cancer prevention tip? Don't smoke, be near smokers and watch that smog intake if at all possible.
Tags: cancer prevention, CancerPrevention, lung cancer, LungCancer
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1. Yes lessen those CT scans is a good idea, as well as not just relying on some vitamins. Infact, having a good diet & gardening also helps in preventing lung cancer - prevention is better than cure by the way!
Cancer scientists at the The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center say that by simply eating 4 or more servings of green salad a week, and doing their gardening once or twice a week, people (both smokers and non-smokers) will be able to substantially reduce their risks of developing lung cancer during their lifetimes. This is a matter of doing physical exercise by gardening, and having good nutrition by eating green salads and other healthy meals. Source: www.researchmesotheliomacancer.com
Participants (never smokers) who did gardening atleast once a week had a 40 - 46% less chance of developing lung cancer than those who did no gardening at all. For smokers, gardening atleast once a week reduce the risk of lung cancer development by atleast 33 - 45%. Forman says, "This finding is exciting because not only is it applicable to everyone, but it also may have a positive impact on the 15 percent of non-smokers who develop lung cancer."
Posted at 1:25AM on Mar 4th 2008 by H. Sumar