Cancer Prevention and Treatment Based on Lifestyles

Overview

Journal Cancer Treat Res

Publisher Springer

Specialties Oncology
Pharmacology

Date 2024 Aug 12

PMID 39133411

Authors

Deeba Amraiz

Aysha Karim Kiani

Uzma Azeem Awan

Tayyaba Amraiz

Bushra Azeem Awan

Muhammad Irfan

Affiliations

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Abstract

Cancer morbidity and mortality incidence are rapidly increasing over the period of time. Cancer prevention, alongside innovative therapies and earlier detection, is considered a key strategy for reducing the overall cancer burden. Substantial evidence indicates a clear correlation between lifestyle factors and changes in nutrient metabolism. Approximately 5-10% of all cancer cases are attributed to genetic factors, whereas 90-95% are due to environmental and lifestyle factors, suggesting that lifestyle interventions have significant prospects for preventing various cancers. Healthy lifestyle changes, in particular healthy diets, physical activity, staying at a healthy weight, reduction or elimination of tobacco/alcohol consumption, and avoiding exposure to radiation and other carcinogens, are significant factors to be considered to tackle the challenges associated with cancer in modern society. This chapter aims to provide lifestyle intervention strategies to improve cancer prevention and risk reduction while promoting the health of cancer patients. The therapeutic role of some dietary regimens and supplements, as well as complementary and alternative health approaches, in cancer treatment is also discussed.

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