{"id":6712,"date":"2025-03-28T08:42:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T08:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/?p=6712"},"modified":"2025-03-28T08:45:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T08:45:37","slug":"how-to-lower-cancer-risk-in-women-12-easy-ways-to-stay-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/how-to-lower-cancer-risk-in-women-12-easy-ways-to-stay-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Lower Cancer Risk in Women: 12 Easy Ways to Stay Healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cancer risk factors in women often stem from a combination of their family\u2019s medical history, environmental exposures, unhealthy lifestyle choices, and genetic mutations. As cancer continues to be a disease that affects FIlipinos not only physically, but emotionally and financially as well (due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/online-medicine\/cancer-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cancer therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cost), the need to enlighten people on how to lessen the chances of developing the said serious illness is more prominent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially if we consider the fact that in the Philippines, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gco.iarc.who.int\/media\/globocan\/factsheets\/populations\/608-philippines-fact-sheet.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">incidence rate for cancer in females are significantly higher than males<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with breast cancer reported to have the highest incidence and mortality rate for both sex nationwide, establishing its prevalence and the urgency to do the necessary preventive measures against it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/how-to-lower-cancer-risk-in-women-12-easy-ways-to-stay-healthy\/#What_are_the_Most_Common_Cancer_in_Women\" title=\"What are the Most Common Cancer in Women\">What are the Most Common Cancer in Women<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/how-to-lower-cancer-risk-in-women-12-easy-ways-to-stay-healthy\/#What_Increases_Cancer_Risks_in_Women\" title=\"What Increases Cancer Risks in Women\">What Increases Cancer Risks in Women<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/how-to-lower-cancer-risk-in-women-12-easy-ways-to-stay-healthy\/#12_Easy_Lifestyle_Changes_to_Help_Women_Prevent_Cancer\" title=\"12 Easy Lifestyle Changes to Help Women Prevent Cancer\">12 Easy Lifestyle Changes to Help Women Prevent Cancer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Most_Common_Cancer_in_Women\"><\/span><b>What are the Most Common Cancer in Women<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The usual cancer risk age starts <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/cancer\/cancer-incidence-age\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after 45 years old<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but there\u2019s still a possibility of having the disease when you\u2019re already over 74 years old or when you\u2019re still young (although rare).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the 5 most common cancers in females:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/breast-cancer-definition-symptoms-types-stages-risk-factors-and-more\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/colon-cancer-a-brief-information-about-the-signs-and-symptoms-2\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and rectum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-cervical-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervical<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/what-is-endometrial-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endometrial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovarian\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Increases_Cancer_Risks_in_Women\"><\/span>What Increases Cancer Risks in Women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned, the factors that increases the risk of women having cancer are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Family health history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Members of your family (by blood) are known to easily develop cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Exposure to environmental risks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Being exposed to air pollution, radiation, chemicals, and the like.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Unhealthy lifestyle choices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Genetic changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This is when cells start to become abnormal and go out of control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These variables can contribute to a woman\u2019s susceptibility to cancer, causing them to have a higher chance of developing the said illness if they\u2019re not mindful enough \u2014 most especially with risk factors like unhealthy lifestyle choices and being exposed to environmental risks that they can be proactive about when it comes to its prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can Cancer Risk Be Reduced in Women<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the question, can cancer be prevented in women, there are certainly measures that can be done in order to reduce the risk of developing any harmful tumor in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of things that a person can do to prevent cancer from developing in the body or even for its further spread in the case that the disease is already present. You only need to be determined and consistent in ensuring that you take care of yourself by getting rid of bad habits that could make you susceptible to the illness, as well as being well-informed about what other information you ought to know to lessen the risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Easy_Lifestyle_Changes_to_Help_Women_Prevent_Cancer\"><\/span>12 Easy Lifestyle Changes to Help Women Prevent Cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019re aware that there are ways on how to lower cancer risk, you must be wondering what are the best ways to prevent cancer that you can easily incorporate in your day-to-day life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <\/span><b>12 simple steps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can use as reference for its prevention:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid drinking alcohol<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid smoking or using tobacco<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage your weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid eating ultra-processed foods and meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use sunscreen and sun protective clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lessen exposure to outdoor and indoor pollution<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be cautious of the behaviors that can put you at high risk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the essential vaccines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be familiar with your family\u2019s medical history<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get routinely screened for cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive into them individually.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Avoid drinking alcohol<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All alcoholic drinks, such as red wine, white wine, beer, and liquor are all beverages that you should lessen consumption of or abandon completely to reduce cancer risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There may be a higher likelihood of having malignancy in the mouth, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/throat-cancer-a-complete-information-about-the-tests-and-treatments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">throat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, larynx, esophagus, colorectum, liver, and breast if you do not refrain from consuming alcohol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, you can indulge in other drinks that can be substituted to alcohol like alcohol-free wine, mocktails, sparkling water, tea, and fresh juices.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Avoid smoking or using tobacco<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without a doubt, the use of tobacco products can do significant harm to your body. Aside from how it\u2019s one of the leading causes of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/lung-cancer-types-stages-causes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lung cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can cause the oncological disease to develop almost anywhere including the bladder, blood, cervix, colorectum, kidney, liver, mouth, throat, pancreas, stomach, and larynx.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is why in general, smoking is strongly discouraged by doctors due to the detrimental effects it has on an individual. Not to mention that you may become addicted to nicotine upon using tobacco products for a long time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even electronic cigarettes are still considered harmful along with inhaling smoke coming from smokers surrounding you (also known as secondhand smoking).<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Manage your weight<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been indicated that being overweight or being obese can increase a person\u2019s chances of developing cancer. This is because of how it can lead to long-term inflammation and higher levels of sex hormones, insulin, and insulin-like growth factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine if someone is overweight, their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/how-to-calculate-bmi\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">body mass index (BMI)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be calculated. You can do this by dividing your weight in kilograms and your height in meters squared. If your BMI is from 25.0 to 29.9, you are considered overweight; if it\u2019s 30.0 or higher, you are considered obese.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The types of malignancy that are linked to obesity are: meningioma, adenocarcinoma, multiple myeloma, kidney, uterus, ovaries, thyroid, breast, liver, gallbladder, upper stomach, pancreas, and colorectum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read also: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/maintain-a-healthy-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Tips to Maintain a Healthy Weight of Your Body<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Eat fruits and vegetables<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits and vegetables are among the foods that lower cancer risk. The plants that contain phytonutrients are the ones typically recommended in order to lessen the chances of being susceptible to the oncological disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It includes the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broccoli<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walnuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, aside from the foods mentioned in the list, there are a lot of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/include-these-healthy-diet-options-in-your-daily-routine-to-prevent-cancer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthy diet options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can incorporate in your meals. Each food offers different kinds of nutrients that you may not be able to get from any other food, hence it\u2019s important to keep your options open when it comes to eating other plant-based foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Avoid eating ultra-processed foods and meat<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of ultra-processed foods are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ham<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sausages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakfast cereals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biscuits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbonated drinks or soft drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yogurts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instant soups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra-processed foods are bad for our health because they contain ingredients like saturated fat, salt and sugar which when taken in high levels can prompt our body to make less space for nutrients. Moreover, the other additives found in these foods can cause other bad side effects to our health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for processed meat, there are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot dogs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bologno<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bacon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salami<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch meat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sausage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corned beef<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pepperoni<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chorizo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processed meat is among the foods to avoid if you want to prevent cancer. Due to how it has nitrates and nitrites, the chemicals used to preserve it and maintain its color. In the instances these chemicals are added to processed meat and then later on exposed to heat, it can potentially harm the colon by triggering cells to mutate and subsequently form tumors.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Exercise regularly<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women\u2019s risk of breast cancer can be lessened upon being physically active and exercising regularly. It can help with losing weight, which is another preventive measure against developing malignant cells, and can help with reducing the chances of contracting other diseases that can bring significant harm to your health (e.g. cardiovascular diseases, osteoarthritis, dementia, and depression).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These exercises do not have to be too tiring or would require maximum effort \u2014 but even just small activities like walking from one place to another or climbing a flight of stairs are enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, to answer the question how does exercise prevent cancer effectively, it all comes down to the way exercising can regulate certain hormones and make the immune system healthy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> Use sunscreen and sun protective clothing<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two types of UV rays (UVA and UVB) can both penetrate the skin, damaging the skin and possibly causing skin cancer. It can cause sunburns, as well as skin ageing \u2014 hence, in order to be protected against it, the use of sunscreen and sun protective clothing is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more times you get sunburnt, the higher chances you can get this kind of skin disease. This is because sunburn is an indication that your skin is trying to repair itself and its cells\u2019 DNA have been harmed by excessive UV radiation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/perfect-sunblock-for-your-skin-type\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sunscreen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and sun protective clothing to lower cancer risk, other ways you can stay safe from UV rays are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying in a shaded area if it\u2019s sunny outside<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding tanning beds, booths, and sunlamps<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing sunglasses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid being outside in general from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (the time wherein UV radiation is at its strongest in the Philippines)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If not practiced, you may be more susceptible to skin cancers like basal cell and squamous cell cancers and melanoma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read our guide about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/follow-these-tips-and-shield-your-skin-from-sunburn-and-tan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shielding your skin from sunburn and tan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"8\">\n<li><b> Lessen exposure to outdoor and indoor pollution<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air pollution is considered to be a rising determinant among recognized lung cancer risk factors in recent times. Apart from that, being exposed to air pollution also puts you at risk of other respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, this not only makes reducing air pollution exposure an essential step to female cancer prevention, but a vital course of action in ensuring that respiratory health does not become compromised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can protect yourself from being exposed to either outdoor or indoor pollution by avoiding going outside if you know air pollution is currently bad in your area, not burning wood or trash, and wearing a high quality face mask whenever you\u2019re commuting and being exposed to air pollution is unavoidable.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><b> Be cautious of the behaviors that can put you at high risk<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some behaviors that can put you at high risk are having multiple sexual partners and not using protection during intercourse. This makes you more susceptible to contracting human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease that can alter the cell\u2019s DNA which can lead to abnormal cell growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a condom as a form of protection can decrease HPV cancer risk in women. You may also opt to use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/female-condoms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">female condoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specifically if you\u2019re willing to be the one who\u2019ll be responsible for using protection during sexual intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another behavior that can put you at risk is sharing needles with other people. This is usually done by drug-users, making your well-being not only endangered because of drug abuse, but also because of the health threats that come along with needle-sharing like health conditions <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/hepatitis-b-what-are-the-symptoms-and-signs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hepatitis B<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/causes-symptoms-prevention-and-diagnosis-of-hepatitis-c\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hepatitis C<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, when it comes to the speculated link between cancer risk and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/online-medicine\/contraceptives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birth control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, studies have confirmed that although breast cancer risk in women might elevate upon the use of contraceptives, it wouldn\u2019t be of concern considering how the percentage is only a little and that it would be gone when you stop using them. Additionally, birth control pills have proven to also lower risk for cancers like endometrial, ovarian, and colorectal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b> Get the essential vaccines<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two of the essential immunizations that an individual can take to lower cancer risk are HPV vaccines and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/a-brief-overview-of-the-vaccination-of-hepatitis-b-for-adults\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hepatitis B vaccines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These mentioned vaccines can prevent cancers in the cervix, throat, and stomach among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, hepatitis B vaccines can also lessen chances of developing chronic liver infections. Adults and children are recommended to take these shots for the betterment of their overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"11\">\n<li><b> Be familiar with your family\u2019s medical history<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, breast cancer risk in women occurs due to the fact that family members have had the disease themselves. It can either be because of having similar habits, staying in the same environment, or purely because of genes that make the health condition hereditary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To know about your family\u2019s health history, you should gather your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, nieces, and nephews to talk about this matter. Basically the relatives that you have who are related to you by blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The question topics you can address to them are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who has\/had cancer?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type did you have?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How old were you when you were diagnosed?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do we have other relatives that passed away due to the disease? If yes, what type were they diagnosed with and what age were they diagnosed with it as well?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being aware of the answers for the questions above can make a huge difference in determining whether you are at risk or not. There are some types that put you at higher risk in the event that a relative of yours had it too before they hit 50 years old, or if some family members from both sides of the family have had history with the oncological disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><b> Get routinely screened for cancer<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know how to prevent cancer or find it early, then getting screened is one of the things that you should definitely keep in mind. It can help doctors identify if there are any abnormal tissues or growths in your body that should be looked into, and if there are other tests that you ought to undergo to determine if the presence of malignant tumors are really there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In getting screened (and depending on the type), you can either be screened by a health professional or conduct self-exams. The latter is particularly helpful in identifying any body changes\u00a0 for instances like lifetime breast cancer risk in women wherein you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/do-the-selfbreast-exam-and-increase-your-odds-of-early-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">examine your breasts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> yourself and determine any changes you may want to discuss with your doctor the next time you make a visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See our list of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getmeds.ph\/blog\/14-essential-cancer-screening-tests-for-women-early-detection-in-the-philippines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 essential cancer screening tests for women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you can do in the Philippines for your guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>In Summary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of things you can do for female cancer prevention. From the bad habits you should stop doing, the changes you should make in your diet, and the exercises you can do to be more physically active \u2014 all of these play a role in ensuring that you are in your best health and that you are not easily susceptible to developing any kind of illness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common cancers in women are in breast, colorectal, cervix, uterus, and ovaries. There are a lot of factors that contribute to why they develop the said disease, with high levels of testosterone as one factor of increased cancer risk in women, as well as even their family passing it down to them hereditarily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, it\u2019s good to familiarize yourself with the things you can do to make your body stronger and more resistant to cancer, and to be consistent with them to reach greater results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cancer risk factors in women often stem from a combination of their family\u2019s medical history, environmental exposures, unhealthy lifestyle choices, and genetic mutations. 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