{"id":122076,"date":"2024-11-04T20:30:50","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=122076"},"modified":"2024-11-04T20:30:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:30:50","slug":"9-ways-to-reduce-the-risk-of-early-onset-cancer-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=122076","title":{"rendered":"9 ways to reduce the risk of early-onset cancer: experts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Cancer may seem like an old person\u2019s disease, but <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/04\/18\/lifestyle\/what-to-know-about-rising-cancer-rates-in-young-people\/\">studies have shown<\/a> that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/news-releases\/1052816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Recent research<\/a>\u00a0found that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/10\/lifestyle\/why-gen-x-is-getting-cancer-more-often-than-their-parents-generation\/\">Gen X<\/a>\u00a0and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/18\/lifestyle\/rising-colorectal-cancer-rates-in-young-people-new-concerns-idd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rates of colon cancer diagnoses<\/a>, for example, have increased by 15% in adults 18 to 44 years old over the last 20 years.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>University of Michigan physicians are sharing nine ways to reduce your risk of early-onset cancer, including stopping smoking, limiting alcohol use, eating a healthy diet and getting sufficient sleep. <span class=\"credit\">N Lawrenson\/peopleimages.com \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cSo many of my patients were told they were too young to worry about colorectal cancer,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rogelcancercenter.org\/physicians\/elena-martinez-stoffel-md-mph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Elena Stoffel, <\/a>a University of Michigan professor of gastroenterology and director of Rogel\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rogelcancercenter.org\/cancer-genetics\/clinic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cancer Genetics Clinic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michiganmedicine.org\/health-lab\/why-are-more-young-people-being-diagnosed-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said last week<\/a>. \u201cBut we all know nobody\u2019s ever too young for cancer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>University of Michigan physicians are sharing nine ways to reduce your risk of early-onset cancer \u2014 talk with your doctor about your family history of cancer and any unusual symptoms, stop smoking,<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/25\/lifestyle\/studies-that-suggest-moderate-drinking-is-good-for-you-are-flawed-study\/\"> limit alcohol use<\/a>, eat a healthy diet, get sufficient sleep, exercise regularly, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/best-sunscreens-per-experts\/\">wear sunscreen<\/a>, get protected against human papillomavirus (HPV) and <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/06\/lifestyle\/doctor-reveals-5-ways-women-can-lower-their-stroke-risk\/\">limit exposure to pollutants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk with your doctor<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Besides sharing their family history, patients should also speak with their doctor about any unusual symptoms. <span class=\"credit\">joyfotoliakid \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s incredibly important to talk to your doctor about your family history of cancer,\u201d Stoffel said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIf you say, \u2018Actually, there are several people in my family who have all been diagnosed with colorectal cancer,\u2019 that should set off red flags, bells and whistles,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>Stoffel said that those who have a <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/27\/sports\/tim-hills-unshakeable-yankees-poise-stems-from-courageous-personal-battle\/\">hereditary predisposition to colon cancer<\/a> may need to start undergoing colonoscopies as early as their 20s. People at average risk should begin screening at 45.<\/p>\n<p>Besides sharing their family history, patients should also speak with their doctor about any unusual symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat discussion should integrate what we know about you, your family history, your health habits and behavior, to develop a plan for how we can take better care of you, with you invested in the process,\u201d Stoffel explained.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stop smoking<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>According to the\u00a0American Cancer Society, smoking is responsible\u00a0for 20% of US cancer cases and nearly 30% of cancer deaths <span class=\"credit\">Chanakon \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are more than\u00a01.25 billion tobacco users worldwide,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/16-01-2024-tobacco-use-declines-despite-tobacco-industry-efforts-to-jeopardize-progress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to World Health Organization data from 2022<\/a>, even as many people\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/29\/lifestyle\/ozempic-could-also-help-you-quit-smoking-heres-how\/\">kiss their cigs goodbye<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurekalert.org\/news-releases\/1050817?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to the\u00a0American Cancer Society<\/a>, smoking is responsible\u00a0for <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/11\/lifestyle\/40-of-cancer-cases-linked-to-bad-behavior-smoking-main-culprit\/\">20% of US cancer cases<\/a> and nearly 30% of cancer deaths. And lung cancer cases and deaths are <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/12\/lifestyle\/male-cancer-cases-deaths-projected-to-surge-in-2050-study\/\">expected to grow significantly<\/a> in the next 25 years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/02\/lifestyle\/banning-gen-z-tobacco-sales-could-prevent-1-2m-lung-cancer-deaths-study\/\">One study estimated<\/a> that 1.2 million\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/11\/lifestyle\/40-of-cancer-cases-linked-to-bad-behavior-smoking-main-culprit\/\">lung cancer<\/a>\u00a0deaths worldwide could be prevented over 70 years by banning the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products to Gen Zers born between 2006 and 2010.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit alcohol use<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Alcohol can make it harder for the body to absorb nutrients, trigger inflammation and harm the liver over time. <span class=\"credit\">Friends Stock \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Research is increasingly finding that <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/13\/lifestyle\/even-light-drinking-is-harmful-to-older-adults-study-warns\/\">drinking even a little bit of alcohol<\/a> can be harmful to health.<\/p>\n<p>The metabolism of alcohol produces a <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/30\/lifestyle\/what-science-says-about-hangover-severity-as-you-ag\/\">toxin known to damage DNA<\/a>. Alcohol can also make it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients, trigger inflammation and harm the liver over time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat a healthy diet<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>University of Michigan experts recommend prioritizing whole grains, fruits and vegetables and limiting red meat, processed meats, sugar and unrefined grains. <span class=\"credit\">Farknot Architect \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Studies have shown that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/04\/19\/lifestyle\/im-a-cancer-dietitian-these-two-things-increase-cancer-risk\/\">a person\u2019s eating habits\u00a0can affect<\/a>\u00a0their chances\u00a0of developing several types of\u00a0cancer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/06\/03\/lifestyle\/western-diet-may-raise-risk-of-early-onset-colorectal-cancer\/\">Researchers have warned<\/a> that the high-fat, low-fiber Western diet can cause changes in the gut\u00a0that raise the risk for early-onset colorectal cancer.<\/p>\n<p>University of Michigan experts recommend prioritizing whole grains, fruits and vegetables <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/09\/lifestyle\/cancer-dietitian-reveals-7-foods-drinks-she-wouldnt-consume\/\">and limiting<\/a> red meat, processed meats, sugar and unrefined grains.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get sufficient sleep<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Seven to nine hours of sleep is optimal for adults. <span class=\"credit\">Chinnapong \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Experts generally suggest adults <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/19\/lifestyle\/doctor-praises-cognitive-shuffling-hack-to-quickly-fall-asleep\/\">get seven to nine hours<\/a> of slumber nightly.<\/p>\n<p>Poor sleep disrupts the body\u2019s 24-hour biological clock, affecting hormone balance and potentially raising the risk of developing cancers of the breast, colon, ovaries and prostate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/lack-of-sleep-and-cancer-is-there-a-connection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to Johns Hopkins Medicine<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise regularly<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The benefits of exercise to the brain, heart and body are well-known. <span class=\"credit\">oatawa \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Exercise can prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/07\/05\/lifestyle\/ozempic-can-lower-risk-of-10-obesity-related-cancers-study\/\">obesity, which fuels several cancers<\/a>. Working out can also keep hormones in check, inflammation at bay, the digestive system moving and the immune system healthy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wear sunscreen<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>The American Academy of Dermatology recommends\u00a0wearing an SPF of\u00a0at least 30, which blocks 97% of the sun\u2019s UVB rays. <span class=\"credit\">puhhha \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>A third of US adults admitted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/more-than-30-of-us-adults-never-use-sunscreen-new-yahoo-newsyougov-poll-finds-140517676.html?guccounter=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in a recent poll<\/a> they never wear sunscreen, which is particularly worrisome because <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/10\/09\/5-types-and-critical-information-to-know-about-cancer-screenings\/#!\">skin cancer is the most common type of cancer<\/a> in the US.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/everyday-care\/sun-protection\/shade-clothing-sunscreen\/understand-sunscreen-labels#:~:text=Here's%20what%20the%20science%20tells,What%20is%20waterproof%20sunscreen?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The American Academy of Dermatology recommends<\/a>\u00a0wearing an SPF of\u00a0at least 30, which blocks 97% of the sun\u2019s UVB rays.<\/p>\n<p>Some dermatologists advise <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/05\/30\/lifestyle\/dermatologist-reveals-exactly-how-much-sunscreen-you-need\/\">applying two finger lengths<\/a> worth of sunblock to your face.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get protected against HPV<\/h2>\n<p>HPV is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/sexual-conditions\/most-common-stds-men-women\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most common<\/a>\u00a0sexually transmitted infection in the US, with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/pinkbook\/hcp\/table-of-contents\/chapter-11-human-papillomavirus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at least 13 million<\/a>\u00a0new infections reported each year.<\/p>\n<p>The virus is a major risk factor for <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/21\/lifestyle\/oral-sex-is-fueling-oropharyngeal-cancer-surgeon-says\/\">oropharyngeal cancer<\/a>, a type of head and neck cancer.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd\/hpv\/hcp\/recommendations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>\u00a0recommends getting inoculated against HPV at 11 or 12 years old or as early as 9.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single__inline-module inline-module inline-module--newsletter aligncenter aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-newsletter\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__inner\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"inline-module__unsubmitted-title-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\tGet the latest breakthroughs in medicine, diet &amp; nutrition tips and more.\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\tSubscribe to our weekly Post Care newsletter!\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"inline-module__title headline headline--combo-sm-md\">\n\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit exposure to pollutants<\/h2>\n<p>University of Michigan researchers recommend using air filters to reduce indoor air pollution and having well water tested for pollutants.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/11\/04\/lifestyle\/9-ways-to-reduce-the-risk-of-early-onset-cancer-experts\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cancer may seem like an old person\u2019s disease, but studies have shown that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50. 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