American Cancer Society -- Cancer Prevention

American Cancer Society -- Cancer Prevention

The American Cancer Society is waging a "war on cancer" and for many types of cancer, there is still no cure. Cancer prevention and cancer recovery strategies such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and smart lifestyle choices are highly recommended.

Nearly 70% of all cancer deaths can be attributed to smoking, eating and drinking habits, as well as a sedentary lifestyle. Watch as Dr. Nagy points out some very simple cancer prevention tips. In general, cancer risk can be reduced by living a healthier lifestyle. Start with your cancer prevention by eating healthy foods and exercising regularly.

There are certain types of cancers that have distinctive warning signs, and health professionals have identified specific early cancer prevention strategies. Lung cancer risk is reduced dramatically by not smoking. 95% of colon cancers are attributed to polyps (which take an average of 15 years to develop into cancer). A colonoscopy would reveal any signs of polyps and prompt your doctor to remove them to reduce your risk of colon cancer. On average, annual colonoscopy screening should start at age 50. For early breast cancer detection, women should have annual mammogram screenings starting at age 40. Skin cancer is one of the most common but also preventable forms of cancer. To reduce your risk avoid the sun, especially from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (this is the time when sun rays are the most powerful). Stay away from tanning booths! Wear sunglasses that block UVA sunlight. Have your skin checked for skin cancer regularly.

The American Cancer Society Website has valuable information on cancer prevention and should be used as a regular resource; here is an example of a few of the topics covered on The American Cancer Society's Website.

CANCER SCREENING GUIDELINES

Screening increases the chances of detecting certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be curable. Learn what screening tests the American Cancer Society recommends, when you should have them, and how they are covered under some types of insurance.

EXAMS AND TEST DESCRIPTIONS

Here you can learn about the types of tests doctors commonly use to look for and diagnose cancer, to help determine if it has spread, and to monitor it during treatment.

WOMEN'S HEALTH

In this section you can learn more about many of the cancers that commonly affect women, and about what you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones.

MEN'S HEALTH

Here you can learn more about many of the cancers that commonly affect men, and about what you can do to help protect yourself and your loved ones.
Dr. Nagy a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Toms River, N.J. volunteers his time as a Corporate Leadership Council member for the Jersey Shore Region of the American Cancer Society. Dr. Nagy was recognized by the American Cancer Society as Volunteer of the Year in 2010.

Michael W. Nagy, MD, FACS
1430 Hooper Avenue, Suite 200A
Toms River, NJ 08753
732-281-1988
WWW.DrNagy.com

American Cancer Society
Jersey Shore Region - Toms River
Madalaine Rice
Senior Director
1035 Hooper Ave
Toms River, New Jersey 08753
732-914-1000
madalaine.rice@cancer.org

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Thanks so much Robin and Jim for bringing awareness to Cancer Prevention

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