| |
A Diet for Healthy Living
A healthy diet can help to reduce your risk of certain cancers as well as other diseases such as heart attack, diabetes and stroke.
Eat less of these
- Foods high in fat
- Smoked and salted food
|
Eat more of these
- Foods rich in fibre
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
|
A Healthy Lifestyle
- Stop smoking. Cigarettes not only lead to lung cancer but also increase your risk for cancers of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, bladder, kidney and cervix
- Avoid alcohol completely or drink only in moderation
- Exercise regularly to maintain a healthy weight
- Avoid casual sex. Be faithful to one partner who is faithful to you
- Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. Use a good sunblock or sunscreen lotion
Check Early, Check Cancer
Learn to recognize early warning signs and go for regular checkups and screenings.
Early Screening Saves Lives
Cancer patients and their family members can get help from:
- Their family doctor
- Singapore Cancer Society (SCS), which runs several support groups:
- Reach to Recovery Group (Breast Cancer patients)
- New Voice Club (Throat Cancer patients)
- Ostomy Club (Colorectal Cancer patients)
- Look Good… Feel Better Programme
|
|
