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Cancer is not contagious like flu or chicken pox. You cannot “catch” cancer from someone who has it. Environmental factors play an important role in the development of certain cancers.
| Cancer causing factors |
Associated with cancer of the: |
| Smoking |
Lung, mouth, throat & others |
| Chewing tobacco or betel nuts |
Mouth |
| Heavy drinking or alcohol |
Mouth, throat, liver, stomach |
| High fat diet |
Colon, breast |
| Industrial chemicals e.g. asbestos |
Lung |
| Ionising radiation |
Leukaemia, thyroid, breast |
| Sunlight |
Skin |
| Viruses |
Liver, Cervix |
Cancer need not be fatal
Myth: Cancer is incurable
Fact: 1/3 of all cancers can be cured, if they are detected and treated early. Know the warning signs and go for regular checkups.
Another 1/3 of cancers can be prevented by avoiding certain risk factors through adopting healthy lifestyle habits.
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