Cancer prevention starts here

Many people are terrified at the mere mention of cancer. In fact, the risk of developing most tumors can be reduced through some effective preventive measures. So, what can we do in our daily lives to prevent tumors?

1. Maintain a regular schedule

Although it's difficult for us to "rise with the sun and rest with the sunset", we should try to go to bed early and wake up early, ensuring sufficient sleep every day. This allows all the body's functions to rest adequately and operate smoothly. Avoid staying up late, as it can disrupt the body's internal clock. Long - term irregular sleep can affect the immune system, providing an opportunity for cancer cells to multiply.

2. Have a balanced diet

The energy our body needs mainly comes from carbohydrates, fats, proteins, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates account for about 50% - 65% of the total calorie intake and are the body's primary energy source. Foods like grains and tubers are rich in carbohydrates. Fats account for 20% - 30%. Moderate intake of oils rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as olive oil and fish oil, is beneficial to cardiovascular health and overall well - being. Proteins account for 15% - 20% and play an important role in body growth and repair, enhancing the body's resistance. For high - quality proteins, you can choose lean meat, fish, beans, eggs, dairy products, etc. Eating more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains can meet the needs for dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Usually, consume more vegetables like broccoli, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes, as well as fruits like blueberries, oranges, and apples. These can act as antioxidants, fight free radicals, and supply vitamins and minerals. You can also include mushrooms such as shiitake mushrooms, wood ear mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms, which contain polysaccharides and can regulate the immune function. For whole grains, oats, brown rice, and whole - wheat bread can be consumed regularly. They provide dietary fiber and various nutrients, which are conducive to maintaining normal body metabolism. At the same time, reduce the intake of processed meats, high - salt, high - oil, and high - sugar foods, and avoid overeating.

 3. Quit Smoking and Limit Alcohol Consumption

Various harmful substances such as nicotine and tar contained in cigarettes are definite carcinogenic factors. Long-term smoking will significantly increase the probability of developing various cancers such as lung cancer and gastric cancer. Excessive alcohol consumption can also damage the liver and increase the possibility of liver cancer. Therefore, it is advisable to drink as little as possible or refrain from drinking alcohol.

4. Exercise moderately

Adhere to the right amount of exercise, every day or every week can be according to their own situation to carry out aerobic exercise, such as fast walking, jogging, swimming, Baduanjin, Tai Chi, yoga, these are good choices. Exercise can enhance physical fitness, improve the body's immunity, and help the body better recognize and remove abnormal cells, thereby preventing tumors.

5. Avoid exposure to carcinogens

In the living and working environment, try to stay away from carcinogens. For example, some decoration materials may release harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene, and the newly renovated house should be fully ventilated before moving in. In the work, if you want to contact asbestos, radioactive substances, etc., you must strictly operate in accordance with the protective requirements and take protective measures.

6. Get regular checkups

Regular comprehensive physical examination can detect some precancerous lesions or early tumors, facilitate timely intervention and treatment, and greatly improve the cure rate.

In conclusion, tumor prevention requires us to start from the little details of our lives, develop good habits, and always pay attention to our own health. This way, we can significantly reduce the risk of tumor occurrence and safeguard the health of ourselves and our families.

The Department of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine of Gansu Provincial Wumui Tumor Hospital is a municipal-level key discipline of traditional Chinese medicine in Wuwei City. It is also an academic inheritance base of the renowned traditional Chinese and Western medicine expert and national famous old doctor Pei Zhengxue, and a first-level clinical department integrating clinical practice, teaching, and research.

The academic leader of the department, Li Yinghong, holds a master's degree in medicine and is a chief physician. He is a person of the "Linguan Talent" in Gansu Province and a direct disciple of the renowned traditional Chinese and Western medicine expert and national famous doctor Pei Zhengxue. The department focuses on the prevention and treatment of tumors, rheumatism and immune diseases, stomach and spleen diseases, skin diseases, respiratory system diseases, cardiovascular diseases, endocrine and metabolic diseases, urinary system diseases, and neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain through integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The department's traditional Chinese medicine applicable techniques include acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, cupping, scraping, moxibustion, patch moxibustion, object moxibustion, foot bath with Chinese medicine, Chinese medicine fumigation and washing, Chinese medicine iontophoresis, medium and low-frequency treatment, transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, wax therapy, massage, acupoint embedding, acupoint pasting, acupoint injection, ear tip bleeding, ear acupoint pressing, block therapy, foot bath, bloodletting therapy, three-heat patch therapy, and three-nine patch therapy, etc. To facilitate the medical treatment of patients, the outpatient and inpatient departments of our department are open all year round. If you have any discomfort, please come to our department for treatment.

Location: Room 306 of the outpatient building of Wuwui Tumor Hospital (Central Campus) or 6th floor of the inpatient department. Contact number: 0935-6988522, 0935-6988609, 0935-6988610.