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myth: there Is nothIng I Can do to
prevent CanCer
fact: wrong!
at least 30-40% of cancers are
preventable. potential cancer risks can
be significantly reduced by avoiding
cancer causing agents and by
adopting a healthy balanced lifestyle.
Many cancers can be prevented if one
avoids tobacco, eats a healthy diet,
exercises regularly, protects oneself
from excessive sun exposure, limits or
avoids drinking alcohol, as well as goes
for recommended screenings regularly.
at least twenty per cent (20%) of
cancers are caused by infections
(mostly viral) in third world countries like
south africa. effective vaccinations
are available to protect against the
human papilloma virus (hpv) which is
the major cause of cervical cancer as
well as the hepatitis B vaccine which
protects against primary liver cancer.
myth: CanCer Is always fatal
fact: wrong!
Cancer is a serious disease that may
cause death. however, ongoing
new breakthroughs in prevention,
early detection and more specific
treatment regimens are promoting
more effective control measures
and help to make cancer a more
