Most of the inhabitants are of the opinion that there is no disease worse than cancer. Any doctor is ready to challenge this idea, but public opinion a conservative thing.

And despite the fact that oncopathology occupies an honorable third place among the causes of disability and death, people will still believe that there is no worse disease and look for ways to avoid oncology for a very long time.

It is known that any disease is cheaper and easier to prevent than to treat, and cancer is no exception. And the treatment itself, started at an early stage of the disease, is many times more effective than in advanced cases.

The main postulates that will allow you not to die from cancer:

• Reducing the impact on the body of carcinogens. Any person, having removed at least some of the oncogenic factors from his life, is able to reduce the risk cancer pathology at least 3 times.
• The catchphrase - "all diseases are from the nerves" for oncology is no exception. Stress is a trigger for the active growth of cancer cells. Therefore, avoid nervous shocks, learn to deal with stress - meditation, yoga, a positive attitude to what is happening, the "Key" method and others. psychological trainings and set up.
• Early diagnosis and early treatment. believes that cancer detected on initial stage curable in more than 90% of cases.

Mechanism of tumor development

Cancer progresses through three stages:

Origin of cell mutation - initiation

In the process of life, the cells of our tissues are constantly dividing, replacing the dead or used ones. During division, genetic errors (mutations), “cell marriage” can occur. Mutation leads to a permanent change in the genes of the cell, affecting its DNA. Such cells do not turn into normal ones, but begin to divide uncontrollably (in the presence of predisposing factors), forming a cancerous tumor. The causes of mutations are as follows:

• Internal: genetic abnormalities, hormonal disruptions, etc.
• External: radiation, smoking, heavy metals, etc.

The World Health Organization (WHO) believes that 90% of cancers are caused by external causes. Factors of the external or internal environment, the impact of which can cause cancer and promote tumor growth are called - CARCINOGENES.

The entire stage of the origin of such cells can take several minutes - this is the time of absorption of the carcinogen into the blood, its delivery to the cells, attachment to DNA and the transition to the active state. active ingredient. The process ends when new daughter cells with a modified genetic structure are formed - that's it!

And this is already irreversible (with rare exceptions), see. But, at this point, the process may stop until favorable conditions are created for the further growth of a colony of cancer cells, since the immune system does not doze off and fights with such mutated cells. That is, when immunity is weakened - powerful stress (most often this is the loss of loved ones), severe infection, as well as at hormonal failure, after an injury (see), etc. - the body is unable to cope with their growth, then stage 2 begins.

The presence of favorable conditions for the growth of mutating cells - promotion

This is a much longer period (years, even decades) when newly emerged mutated cells predisposed to cancer are ready to multiply to a noticeable cancerous tumor. It is precisely this stage that can be reversible, since it all depends on whether the cancer cells are provided with necessary conditions for growth. There are quite a lot of different versions and theories of the causes of cancer development, among which is the relationship between the growth of mutated cells and human nutrition.

For example, the authors T. Campbell, K. Campbell in the book “The China Study, the results of the largest study on the relationship between nutrition and health”, cite the results of 35 years of research on the relationship between oncology and the predominance of protein foods in the diet. They claim that the presence of daily diet more than 20% of animal proteins (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products) contribute to the intensive growth of cancer cells, and vice versa, the presence of anti-stimulants in the daily diet (vegetable food without thermal, cooking) slow down and even stop their growth.

According to this theory, one should be very careful with the various protein diets that are fashionable today. Nutrition should be complete, with an abundance of vegetables and fruits. If a person with stage 0-1 cancer (without knowing it) “sits down” on a protein diet (for example, in order to lose weight), he is essentially feeding cancer cells.

Development and growth - progression

The third stage is the progressive growth of a group of formed cancer cells, the conquest of neighboring and distant tissues, that is, the development of metastases. This process is irreversible, but it is also possible to slow it down.

Causes of carcinogenesis

WHO divides carcinogens into 3 large groups:

• Physical
• Chemical
• Biological

Science knows thousands of physical, chemical and biological factors capable of inducing cellular mutations. However, only those whose action is SIGNIFICANTLY associated with the occurrence of tumors can be considered carcinogens. This reliability should be ensured by clinical, epidemiological and other studies. Therefore, there is the concept of “potential carcinogen”, this is a certain factor, the action of which can theoretically increase the risk of developing cancer, but its role in carcinogenesis has not been studied or proven.

Physical carcinogens

This group of carcinogens includes different kind radiation.

ionizing radiation

Scientists have known for a long time that radiation can cause genetic mutations (Nobel Prize in 1946, Joseph Möller), but they obtained convincing evidence of the role of radiation in the development of tumors after studying the victims nuclear bombings Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

The main sources of ionizing radiation for modern man following.

• Natural radioactive background - 75%
• Medical manipulations - 20%
• Other - 5%. Among other things, there are radionuclides that ended up in the environment as a result of ground tests of nuclear weapons in the middle of the 20th century, as well as those that got into it after the man-made disasters in Chernobyl and Fukushima.

It is useless to influence the natural radioactive background. modern science does not know whether a person can live without radiation at all. Therefore, you should not trust people who advise you to reduce the concentration of radon in the house (50% of the natural background) or protect yourself from cosmic rays.

X-ray studies conducted for medical purposes are another matter.

In the USSR, fluorography of the lungs (to detect tuberculosis) had to be performed once every 3 years. In most CIS countries, this examination is required to be carried out annually. Such a measure reduced the spread of tuberculosis, but how did it affect the overall incidence of cancer? The answer is probably no, because no one has dealt with this issue.

Also, computed tomography is very popular among the townsfolk. At the insistence of the patient, it is done to whom it is necessary and not necessary. However, most people forget that CT is also an x-ray, only more technologically advanced. The dose of radiation during CT exceeds the usual X-ray 5 - 10 times (see). We do not in any way call for the abandonment of X-ray studies. It is just necessary to approach their appointment very carefully.

However, there are other force majeure circumstances, such as:

• life in rooms built from luminous materials or finished with them
• life under high voltage lines
• submarine service
• work as a radiologist, etc.

Ultraviolet radiation

It is believed that Coco Chanel introduced the fashion for tanning in the middle of the twentieth century. However, as early as the 19th century, scientists knew that constant exposure sunlight ages the skin. It's not just that rural residents look older than their urban peers. They are more in the sun.

Ultraviolet causes skin cancer, this is a proven fact (WHO report for 1994). But artificial ultraviolet - a solarium - is especially dangerous. In 2003, WHO published a report on concerns about tanning beds and the irresponsibility of manufacturers of these devices. Solariums are prohibited to persons under 18 years of age in Germany, France, Great Britain, Belgium, the USA, and in Australia and Brazil they are completely prohibited. So a bronze tan is probably beautiful, but not at all useful.

local irritant effect

Chronic trauma to the skin and mucous membranes can cause tumor development. Poor-quality dentures can cause lip cancer, and the constant friction of clothes on birthmark- melanoma. Not every mole becomes cancer. But if it is in a zone of increased injury risk (collar friction on the neck, shaving injury on the face of men, etc.), you should think about removing it.

Irritation can also be thermal and chemical. Eating very hot food puts themselves at risk of cancer oral cavity, pharynx and esophagus. Alcohol has an irritating effect, so people who prefer strong intoxicating drinks, as well as alcohol, are at risk of developing stomach cancer.

Household electromagnetic radiation

We are talking about the radiation of cell phones, microwave ovens and Wi-Fi routers.

WHO has officially classified cell phones as potential carcinogens. Information about the carcinogenicity of microwaves is only theoretical, and there is no information at all about the effect of Wi-Fi on tumor growth. On the contrary, there are more studies demonstrating the safety of these devices than fabrications about their harm.

Chemical carcinogens

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) divides substances used in everyday life and in production, according to their carcinogenicity, into the following groups (information is given as of 2004):

• Significantly carcinogenic- 82 substances. Chemical agents whose carcinogenicity is beyond doubt.
• Probably carcinogenic– 65 substances. Chemical agents whose carcinogenicity has a very high degree of evidence.
  Possibly carcinogenic- 255 substances. Chemical agents whose carcinogenicity is possible but questioned.
• Probably non-carcinogenic- 475 substances. There is no evidence of carcinogenicity of these substances.
• Significantly non-carcinogenic– chemical agents, not proven cancer-causing. So far, there is only one substance in this group - caprolactam.

Let's discuss the most significant chemicals causing tumors.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

This is an extensive group of chemicals formed during the incomplete combustion of organic products. Contained in tobacco smoke, exhaust gases of cars and thermal power plants, stove and other soot, formed during frying food and heat treatment oils.

Nitrates, nitrites, nitroso compounds

It is a by-product of modern agricultural chemistry. By themselves, nitrates are completely harmless, but on their own over time, as well as as a result of metabolism in the human body, they can turn into nitroso compounds, which in turn are very carcinogenic.

Dioxins

These are chlorine-containing compounds, which are waste products of chemical and oil refining industries. May be included in transformer oils, pesticides and herbicides. They can appear when burning household waste, in particular plastic bottles or plastic packaging. Dioxins are extremely resistant to destruction, therefore they can accumulate in the environment and the human body, especially fatty tissue “loves” dioxins. It is possible to minimize the ingestion of dioxidins in food if:

• do not freeze food, water in plastic bottles- so toxins easily penetrate into water and food
• do not heat food in plastic containers in microwave oven, it is better to use tempered glass or ceramic containers
• do not cover food with plastic wrap when heating in the microwave, it is better to cover with a paper towel.

Heavy metals

Metals with a density greater than that of iron. There are about 40 of them in the periodic table, but mercury, cadmium, lead, and arsenic are the most dangerous for humans. IN environment these substances come from waste from mining, steel, as well as chemical industries, some amount heavy metals found in tobacco smoke and car exhaust fumes.

Asbestos

This is the general name for a group of fine-fibre materials containing silicates in their basis. By itself, asbestos is completely safe, but its smallest fibers that enter the air cause an inadequate reaction of the epithelium with which they come into contact, causing oncology of any organ, but most often causes the larynx.

An example from the practice of a local therapist: in a house built from asbestos exported from the territory of East Germany (rejected in this country) statistics oncological diseases 3 times higher than in other houses. This feature of the “radiant” building material was reported by the foreman who worked during the construction of this house (she died of breast cancer after an already operated sarcoma of the toe).

Alcohol

According to scientists, alcohol does not have a direct carcinogenic effect. However, it can act as a chronic chemical irritant for the epithelium of the mouth, pharynx, esophagus and stomach, contributing to the development of tumors in them. Strong alcoholic drinks (over 40 degrees) are especially dangerous. Therefore, lovers of drinking alcohol are at risk not only.

Some Ways to Avoid Exposure to Chemical Carcinogens

Oncogenic chemicals can affect our body in many ways:

Carcinogens in drinking water

According to Rospotrebnadzor data, up to 30% of natural water bodies contain exorbitant concentrations of substances hazardous to humans. Also, do not forget about intestinal infections: cholera, dysentery, hepatitis A, etc. Therefore, it is better not to drink water from natural reservoirs, even boiled.

Old, worn-out water supply systems (of which up to 70% in the CIS) can cause drinking water carcinogens from the soil, namely nitrates, heavy metals, pesticides, dioxins, etc. The best way to protect yourself from them is to use household water purification systems, as well as monitor the timely replacement of filters in these devices.

Water from natural sources (wells, springs, etc.) cannot be considered safe, since the soil through which it passes can contain anything from pesticides and nitrates to radioactive isotopes and chemical warfare agents.

Carcinogens in the air

The main oncogenic factors in the inhaled air are tobacco smoke, car exhaust gases and asbestos fibers. To avoid breathing carcinogens, you need to:

• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking.
• City dwellers should spend less time outdoors on a hot, windless day.
• Avoid using building materials containing asbestos.

Carcinogens in food

Polycyclic hydrocarbons appear in meat and fish with significant overheating, that is, when frying, especially in fat. Reuse cooking fats significantly increase their content of PAHs, so household and industrial fryers are an excellent source of carcinogens. Dangerous are not only french fries, belyashi or fried pies bought in a stall on the street, but also a barbecue made by one's own hands (see).

Special mention should be made of the barbecue. The meat for this dish is cooked on hot coals when there is no more smoke, so PAHs do not accumulate in it. The main thing is to make sure that the barbecue does not burn and do not use ignition agents in the grill, especially those containing diesel fuel.

• Large amounts of PAHs appear in food during smoking.
• It is estimated that 50 grams of smoked sausage can contain as many carcinogens as smoke from a pack of cigarettes.
• A jar of sprats will reward your body with carcinogens from 60 packs.

Heterocyclic amines appear in meat and fish with prolonged overheating. The higher the temperature and the longer the cooking time, the more carcinogens appear in the meat. An excellent source of heterocyclic amines is grilled chicken. Also, meat cooked in a pressure cooker will contain more carcinogens than just boiled meat, since in a hermetically sealed container the liquid boils for much more high temperature than in air - use a pressure cooker less often.

Nitroso compounds spontaneously formed in vegetables, fruits and meat from nitrates at room temperature. Smoking, roasting and canning greatly enhance this process. Against, low temperatures inhibit the formation of nitroso compounds. Therefore, store vegetables and fruits in the refrigerator, and also try to eat them as raw as possible.

Carcinogens in the home

The main component of cheap detergents(shampoos, soaps, shower gels, bath foams, etc.) - sodium lauryl sulfate (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate -SLS or Sodium Laureth Sulfate - SLES). Some experts consider it oncogenically dangerous. Lauryl sulfate reacts with many components of cosmetic preparations, resulting in the formation of carcinogenic nitroso compounds (see).

The main source of mycotoxins is the “toad”, which “suffocates” the hostess when she sees slightly rotten cheese, bread or a small mold spot on the jam. Such products must be thrown away, since removing mold from products only saves you from eating the fungus itself, but not from the aflatoxins that it has already managed to secrete.

On the contrary, low temperatures slow down the release of mycotoxins, so refrigerators and cold cellars should be used more. Also, do not eat rotten vegetables and fruits, as well as products with expired expiration dates.

Viruses

Viruses capable of transforming infected cells into cancer cells are called oncogenic. These include.

• Epstein-Barr virus - causes lymphomas
• Hepatitis B and C virus can cause liver cancer
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a source of cervical cancer

In fact, there are much more oncogenic viruses; only those whose influence on tumor growth has been proven are listed here.

Vaccines can protect against certain viruses, such as hepatitis B or HPV. Many oncogenic viruses are sexually transmitted (HPV, hepatitis "B"), therefore, in order not to "work up" cancer, you should avoid sexually risky behavior.

How to Avoid Exposure to Carcinogens

From all of the above, there are a few simple recommendations that will significantly reduce the impact of oncogenic factors on your body.

• Quit smoking.
• How women can avoid breast cancer: have children and breastfeed for a long time, refuse replacement therapy postmenopausal hormones.
• Drink only high-quality alcohol, preferably not very strong.
• Do not abuse beach holiday, refuse to visit the solarium.
• Do not eat very hot food.
• Eat less fried and grilled food, do not reuse fat from pans and deep fryers. Give preference to boiled and stewed foods.
• Make more use of the refrigerator. Do not purchase products in dubious places and markets, follow their expiration dates.
• Drink only clean water, use household water treatment filters more widely (see).
• Reduce the use of cheap cosmetics and personal care products and household chemicals(cm. ).
• When carrying out finishing work at home and in the office, give preference to natural building materials.

How not to get cancer? We repeat - if you remove at least some of the carcinogens from your life, you can reduce the risk of cancer by 3 times.

Every fifth man and every fourth woman become victims of cancer in the world. Disappointing statistics published in the journal JAMA Oncology. Cancer is one of the main causes of death of people in most developed countries and states with economies in transition - after heart and vascular diseases, as well as diabetes.

In the States for 2010 every fourth person dies from this disease. Half a century ago, 1:10 died of cancer, then in the world this ratio approaches 1:5

Over the past 100 years, in terms of morbidity and mortality in the world, oncopathology has moved from 10th place to 3-5th, second only to diseases of the cardiovascular system.

More recently, AIDS was still considered the plague of the 21st century, but today, oncology (Cancer) is a much greater danger.

Doctors call cancer a plague 21st century.

If we take the data international agency cancer research and compare the case data in 2000 and 2015, we will see a huge difference in the results. In 2000, 10 million people fell ill with malignant tumors in the world, and about 8 million people died. In 2015 20 million people became ill, about 13 million died.

ONE OF THE MOST HARMFUL FOODS THAT CAUSE CANCER. DISCLAIMER OF THESE FOODS WILL HAVE THE RISK OF DISEASE

Here is a list of foods that you should immediately stop eating. They have been found to cause cancer and generally ruin your health.

1. Salt stands first on this list (cooking). Experts warn that lovers of salty foods accumulate chlorine in the body, which is a carcinogen. Constant over-salting of food increases the risk of organ cancer digestive system.

A large amount of salt in food contributes to the development of kidney stones, as well as leaching of calcium from the body. Reduce the amount of salt you use. Advice! In cooking, it is better to use the Himalayan or sea ​​salt. ?

2.Smoking and Alcohol. Alcohol and smoking play an important role in the development of cancer. Most people diagnosed with cancer tend to have a history of excessive alcohol consumption. Regardless of how much alcohol is consumed, a lot or a little.

In any dose, alcohol will lead to the development of cancer, since the ethanol contained in alcohol itself is a carcinogen, and it is known to contribute to the development of cancer.

3. Meat- Eating red meat negative influence on your cells - accelerates aging, causes heart disease and cancer. in the ability to cause cancer of the colon and rectum. The researchers do not call for a complete rejection of meat products and the transition to a vegetarian diet, but argue that it is desirable to reduce animal protein in the diet to a minimum.

Pancreas cancer- This is problem overuse in food proteins of animal origin and meat. Residents of Denmark, New Zealand, America and Canada are most often affected. In the daily diet of a New Zealander, for comparison, more than 200 g of fatty meat products, while among the Japanese and Italians, this figure does not even reach 70 g.

Recently, the transition to vegetarian diets has become one of the global trends, all more people in the world refuse food of animal origin, partially or completely.

4. Potato chips. Chips are generally strictly contraindicated for children under twelve years of age, since chips contain What foods cause cancer? A very large number of a wide variety of carcinogenic substances.

The use of chips increases the risk of developing not only breast cancer, but also stomach cancer and skin cancer. And unfortunately, this is no longer a hypothesis, but a proven fact.

5. Coca Cola or Diet Cola. When sugar is not added to diet drinks, something worse is added. Aspartame is a natural sugar substitute in diet cola and 20 European studies have found that this ingredient can cause cancer and birth defects.
What foods cause cancer?

6. Generally carbonated drinks. All types of carbonated drinks have artificial sweeteners, flavors and about 10 teaspoons of sugar. Studies show that drinking two servings of soda drinks per week increases a person's risk of pancreatic cancer.

7. Canned Food and Canned Tomatoes. Tomatoes are acidic enough to be canned and not safe to eat.

8. Smoked products. During the smoking process, chemical carcinogen- polycyclic hydrocarbon benzopyrene, which is poorly excreted from the body and tends to accumulate.

9. Popcorn from the microwave. We are well aware that there is nothing easier than to put a bag of popcorn in the microwave and enjoy a delicious bite of “naked carcinogen” while sitting in front of the TV. Friends! Have pity on your poor liver and pancreas!

Popcorn contains carcinogens that create an artificial flavor. butter. "Popcorn" carcinogens are extremely dangerous and create a favorable environment for cancer. What to do? Eliminate popcorn from your diet. At all!

10. Smoked products, processed products, processed cheese - they contain nitrates and nitrites. They form carcinogens-nitrosamines. They provoke the formation of cancer. These products should be excluded. 36% increased risk of colon cancer.

11. Fats of animal origin. Foods that cause breast cancer. First of all, these are fats of animal origin. In the first place in terms of harmfulness are beef fats, after them - milk.

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Animal fat is deposited around the internal organs, this is visceral fat, which contains substances that cause breast cancer. When a person eats a lot of fat, his level of estrogen rises, which causes the growth of breast tissue, and cancer occurs.

12. Sausages and Sausages. It turned out that with an increase in the consumption of processed meat products for every 30 grams per day, the risk of developing stomach cancer increases by 15-38%. According to scientists, the increased risk of cancer may be due to the addition of nitrates and preservatives to these products.

IN large quantities these substances are carcinogens. The second important factor is the impact toxic substances formed during the smoking of meat.

13. Margarine - margarine is another product that belongs to the products that provoke the development of cancer; it contains the most harmful and dangerous fats.

So it turns out that all products that contain margarine can be safely called nothing more than cancer-provoking products.

14. Vinegar and Soy Sauce- carcinogenic. 35% of the sauce is carcinogenic. Due to the content of E 621 in it - monosodium glutamate.

15. One of the main causes of oncology is Dairy products!!! - Foods that cause cancer mostly in women, and more precisely cancer mammary glands. Such products include dairy products, in particular milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, curdled milk, kefir, koumiss, cream, mayonnaise, ice cream, yogurt and cheese.

And as a result, it contributes to the development of cancer. It sounds strange, but this has been proven more than once.

16. Flour products (white flour and premium flour). After intensive processing Wheat flour not only loses almost all of its beneficial features, but also exposed to a chemical called chlorine gas, which is a bleach. This gas is considered dangerous and even lethal. In addition, at flour products tall glycemic index which raises blood sugar levels. They not only make us fat, but also cause cancer.

Consistent consumption of white flour products increases blood sugar and creates a favorable environment for the development of cancer, since cancer “feeds” on sugar. Flour must be Whole grain or coarse. Bread made from whole grain flour is rightfully named medicinal product.

17. Products with a flavor enhancer. H read the label! One of the most popular flavor enhancers, monosodium glutamate, is one of the conditional carcinogens. E - 621. It is in all sausages, fish products, instant noodles, bouillon cubes, E 621 - Food drug and silent killer (the more you eat, the more you want).

18. Refined vegetable oils. We often use refined / deodorized oil for cooking, which is like heaven and earth different from its natural counterpart - natural vegetable (Only the first pressing of olive, glass containers, wheat, soy, linseed, etc.) oils.

Hydrogenated oil is extremely unhealthy because it contains a lot of preservatives. What to do? Read the labels on the packages carefully and buy only natural oil, which, of course, is a little expensive for many, but health is more expensive! Only the first extraction of olive and glass containers.

19. Refined sugar. A recent study published in the Epidemiological Journal of Cancer Research claims that the use of refined sugar increases the risk of developing breast cancer by 220 percent. We have already said above that cancer cells are not indifferent to sugar, but refined sugar for them is like the most delicious treat for us.

Therefore, the incidence of cancer in the sweet tooth is extremely high. High-glycemic foods in general have been shown to quickly increase the body's sugar content, which directly feeds cancer cells and promotes their growth and spread. It is advisable to replace sugar with honey.

What to do? Moderate consumption of sweets. Just don't use artificial sweeteners!

Products against cancer (List 2018)

In general, the diet should be dominated by fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts. Useful products with low content saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, salt and sugar.

Cruciferous: radish, cabbage, cauliflower, ginger root, turmeric
Nightshade: tomatoes, potatoes.
Garlic: garlic, onion, asparagus, asparagus.
Nuts: walnuts, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts.
Legumes: peas, green beans, selenium prevents the development of cancer of the esophagus and stomach. Fish, Brazil nuts, and most whole grains are rich in selenium.
Fruit: apples, oranges, grapefruits, watermelon, melon, red and black grapes, avocados, live berry cranberries, carrots, red peppers, red beets, peaches, pomegranate.
Berries: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, red currants, cranberries.
Herbal: brown rice, oats, corn, wheat, lentils.
Umbrella: coriander, carrot, parsley, dill.
Citruses: citrus peel, lime, lemons.
Other: Honey, Flaxseed, Pumpkin Seeds, Apricot Kernels, Grape Kernels, Real Dark Chocolate ( definitely no additives and no dairy).

Definitely Sports or Exercise!!!

The bright colors of the fruit indicate that these vegetables are incredibly rich in beta-carotenes, which, together with vitamin C, are considered powerful antioxidants that effectively protect the mucous membrane.

Thus, regular consumption of fruits reduces the risk of cancer by 63 percent. All of these products contain substances that prevent the occurrence of cancer. Daily use products from each group increases the body's resistance, improves immunity and protection against cancer.

By the way, professional oncologists agree that the term cancer is an extremely free interpretation of various malignant tumor processes in the body. There are more than two hundred diseases treated as cancer, and a cancerous tumor can develop in any part of the body, and in any type of its biological tissues.

However, one way or another, the effect on the body that causes cancer, or rather, its various forms, is associated with regular and long-term cell damage. Therefore, the known causes of the onset of cancer are grouped according to the types of effects on the body as a whole - for example, one of the most common habits that lead to oncology - smoking - causes lung cancer, larynx cancer, lip cancer, etc.

So, what should be discarded to maintain health, what causes cancer?

A large-scale study of the factors in the development of oncology has made it possible to identify several groups of causes of disruption of the normal functioning of body cells:

• Genetics - this includes genetic failures inherited from parents;
• Lifestyle - addictions human, destroying the cells of the body by external or internal influence, the degree physical activity, combination of loads and rest;
• Environment - what we eat, drink, what we breathe, what we are in contact with;
• Biology - infections and viruses, the impact of which contributes to the development of cancer.

Let's take a look at some of the causes of cancer in more detail.

Lifestyle

Perhaps the largest number of registered cases of cancer is caused by the use of substances that are unnatural for the body. The champion among cancer risk factors is smoking, already mentioned at the beginning of this article. In addition to direct contact exposure to heat and tobacco smoke components with mucous membranes and human lungs, components of tobacco smoke continue to harmful effect already in the blood. However, not only the chemistry, but also the physics of cigarettes causes cancer - when a “cancer stick” is smoked, a radiation cloud is created around the smoker, the radiation background of which exceeds the natural one, which in turn also contributes to the development of cancer.

Another habit is alcohol consumption. Modern research has proven that alcohol is the cause of not only liver cancer, which is forced to constantly work “at the limit”, coping with the consequences of getting a toxic substance, although not in high concentration, in the body, but also causes hormonal changes that stimulate the development of cancers such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

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Insufficient sleep also causes cancer. And this is due not only to the amount of sleep, when lack of sleep reduces the overall protective properties of the body, but also to the quality of rest. Namely, modern studies of breast cancer statistics have revealed that sleep in partial darkness is a significant factor in increasing the risk of developing breast cancer.

A sedentary lifestyle that leads to metabolic disorders also undermines the strength of the body from the inside, and excessive exposure to the sun is one of the main reasons for the development of melanoma, which is characterized by high mortality due to the aggressiveness and inconspicuousness of the first signs.

Genetics

Many of the known processes of tumor development are caused by hereditary causes. However, modern medical science speaks of an unfair press focus on genetically determined cancers, which, in fact, are not so common.

The predisposition to develop tumors can be determined using a number of tests, of which there are more and more every year. However, it should be remembered that even a positive answer about the presence genetic mutations does not mean at all that such heredity will cause cancer.

Age

But age-related changes can cause cancer. On the one side, defensive forces body decrease with age, the impact harmful factors- accumulate, and on the other hand, the cells themselves can undergo genetic changes with age, which can also lead to the development of oncology.

Carcinogens

It is those substances that most people will name as an answer to the question "What causes cancer?", Indeed, they are a factor in the development of a significant part of the registered cases of cancer.

Salts of heavy metals (especially mercury and lead), pesticides used in agriculture, mycotoxins, nitrogen-containing salts (nitrites, nitrates) - cause damage and mutations in cells, and also deal a serious blow to the defense mechanisms in the body, giving a "green light" tumor processes caused by other factors.

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The most dangerous from the point of view of the content of carcinogens, physicians call such foods as:

• dairy products;
• bakery products;
• sausages and sausages, especially smoked meats;
• sweets, sweet "soda";
• semi-finished products;
• hard and processed cheeses;
• artificial sweeteners and colors;
• alcoholic drinks;
• fast food products.

Diet

But not only the composition, but also the intensity of nutrition has a direct impact on the likelihood of developing cancer. Both starvation (or an unbalanced diet) and overeating, leading to obesity, over time cause hormonal disorders, often contributing to the development of tumor processes

Obesity is most often responsible for cancer of the reproductive organs in women and rectal cancer in men.

ionizing radiation

However, despite the scientific name, among all cases of cancer caused by ionizing radiation, the largest number of diagnoses on the conscience of the radiation, and the ordinary sun. More precisely, the UV rays that a person receives while in the sun

Viruses

Every sixth case of oncology is caused by exposure to viruses. The most dangerous are HPV (human papillomavirus), responsible for the development of cervical cancer in women, and hepatitis viruses, leading to liver cancer.

Various causes and factors can lead to the development of malignant tumors. Terrible statistics testify: in Russia, more than 2 million people are registered with cancer. The threat of cancer hangs over every 5th Russian. Oncology experts claim that 75-80 percent of the factors and causes of tumors can be eliminated, which means that in 80 cases (theoretically) the disease can be prevented.

But, let's move from words to deeds. Many oncologists agree that nutrition is one of the important factors contributing to the occurrence of malignant tumors. Approximately 34-37 percent is assigned to the share of this factor. The risk group most often includes those who exhaust themselves with diets, of course, not all types are included here. diet food, but only those that are poor in anti-cancer products, but abound in various dishes containing carcinogens. But it is precisely these products that are a significant factor in the formation of malignant tumors. Once in the human body, such products cause a malfunction of the chromosomal apparatus, affecting it, they activate oncogenes, and they, in turn, contribute to the formation of oncocells, the process of cell fusion and tumor formation can last 10-12 years.

What foods should be paid attention to in order to reduce the consumption of substances that provoke the formation of oncogenes.

Foods that cause cancer

• Sausages and sausages, as well as other products, including vegetables treated with pesticides, which abound in nitrites, nitrosamines and a number of food additives: E 102 (tartrazine), E284 ( boric acid), E123 (amarsant), E 285 (sodium tetracarbonate), E574 (gluconic acid), E512 (tin chloride), E1200 (polydextrose), E999 (Quillaja extract), E127 (erythrosine).
• Reduce the consumption of margarine and butter, the use of such fats should not exceed 1/5 of the entire diet. Remember, you can fry in oil only once, otherwise you risk getting a "nuclear" mixture of carcinogen - benzpyrene. By the way, this "horror" contributes not only to the formation and growth of cancerous tumors, but can also lead to fetal deformity in pregnant women.
• Coffee. 2 cups (50 g) of this drink act as a prophylaxis against liver cancer, but when consumed 5-6 cups of this drink, it can provoke the growth of cancer cells in the pancreas and bladder.
• Fatty meat and animal liver - no more than 3 times a week, only your body can handle this amount.
• Alcohol. We can talk about relative safety when using no more than 20 g pure alcohol, which is equivalent to: 200 g of dry red wine, a glass of vodka or a half-liter bottle of light beer.
• Moldy bread is the poison aflatoxin, in its purest form. It primarily affects the liver.
• Boiled water, of course, we are talking only about the water that has already boiled 5 times in your kettle. Remember, there is no longer water at all, but dioxin - the strongest carcinogen.
• So, what, it turns out that we can neither eat nor drink? No, of course it is possible and necessary, but only what is safe for our body.

List of anti-cancer products

• Tomatoes contain the substance lycoptin. This powerful antioxidant is able to neutralize free oxygen radicals that promote the formation of cancer cells. You need to know that only bright red tomatoes contain lycoptin, which you need to eat at least 2-3 pieces a day.
• Pumpkin and carrots are rich in beta-carotene. 200 grams of these vegetables, subject to daily consumption, warn malignant tumors breast, lung, prostate, pancreas, cervix and colon.
• Garlic - the selenium contained in it, will protect the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, colon, mammary glands and skin from the action of carcinogens. As a preventive measure, 1-2 cloves of garlic per day are enough.
• Radishes, horseradish, celery and radish contain indoles and isothiocyanates in abundance, which successfully neutralize the action of carcinogens. Prophylactic dose - 50-60 grams per day.
• Onion, or rather the content of the substance quercetin in it, which, by the way, remains in it even after heat treatment, prevents cell mutation. Effective at malignant neoplasms breast, ovaries and prostate. Every day you need to eat at least 40-50 grams.
• No less rich in quercetin and red wine. True, the principle of action of this substance applies mainly to kidney oncogenes. As a preventive dose, about 150-200 grams per day is recommended.
• Bran (corn, wheat, oatmeal, rice) is rich in so-called ballast substances, which reliably stop carcinogens, preventing the occurrence of bowel cancer. Daily dose - 350 grams.
• Salmon, sardines, tuna and mackerel - these fish are rich in vitamin D and omega-3 acids, which help strengthen the "anti-cancer" immunity. 150 grams of seafood daily is the recommended dose.
• Prunes - able to provide active resistance to cancerous tumors in the early stages. 5-6 dried fruits per day.
• Nuts and vegetable oils are rich in vitamin E, another active cancer fighter. Nuts - 150 grams per day, vegetable oil- 50 grams.
• Green tea and rose hips are rich in epigallocatechinin gallate, they “program” apoposis (death) of cancer cells. Drink 5-7 cups of green tea or 4-5 cups of rosehip tea.

Health to you!

Tasha Tashireva
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13 most hazardous products capable of causing cancerous growth. It really is very bad products which you must avoid at all costs. Be careful with your health, friends! Health is our most important investment in the future...

13 foods that cause cancer

We are well aware that there is nothing easier than to put a bag of popcorn in the microwave and enjoy a delicious bite of “naked carcinogen” while sitting in front of the TV. Friends! Have pity on your poor liver and pancreas! Popcorn contains carcinogenic substances, which create an artificial flavor of butter. "Popcorn" carcinogens are extremely dangerous and create a favorable environment for cancer.

What to do? Eliminate popcorn from your diet. At all!

2. Vegetables and fruits, with high content pesticides

Vegetables and fruits are good for health. Yes it is. But the use of chemical fertilizers in their cultivation and spraying on the surface of inorganic substances in order to make them look better, turn the most useful gifts of nature into real health killers!

"Criminals" are, first of all, apples, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Therefore, always wash vegetables and fruits thoroughly, but be aware that this does not completely save you from harmful substances contained in them.

What to do? Learn to distinguish “harmful” vegetables and fruits from healthy ones. AS? I published a humorous article about this: “How to buy unhealthy vegetables and fruits.”

Many of us know that the lycopene found in tomatoes is a powerful antioxidant and has beneficial effects on health. But (!) when canning tomatoes in metal cans, the chemicals destroy the lycopene. Furthermore! These substances provoke heart cancer and create reproductive problems in organism.

What to do? No need to give up healthy tomatoes. Just eat them fresh, stew, and use GLASS jars when preserving. (Actually, a lot of people do.)

4. Sausages, canned meat

It is very difficult to refuse a delicious sausage sandwich. And how convenient it is to cook dinner from stew in a hurry! But, unfortunately, the constant use of chemically processed meat products causes great harm to the body. This applies to smoked meats and stew, which supporters of a healthy lifestyle call “dead meat”.

And not in vain! Meat preservation uses chemicals similar to those found in cigarettes. Due to this, canned meat and sausages retain their excellent appearance, but are not a useful product for the body

People who eat even 160 grams of canned meat and / or smoked sausages daily are 44% more likely to get cancer than people who eat no more than 100-120 grams of carcinogenic meat per day or do not use it at all. Similar studies were carried out by scientists from the United States.

What to do? We perfectly understand how difficult it is to refuse a piece of smoked sausage that ennobles a delicious sandwich)) The main thing is not to make such a gastronomy a habit and cook from stew as rarely as possible.

Favorite potato chips can be deadly! Chips are very high in calories and, if consumed in moderation, can significantly increase your weight. Also, they contain a huge dose of sodium, artificial preservatives and flavors. This "chemical" bouquet increases blood pressure and creates a favorable environment for the development of a cancerous tumor.

What to do? Swap delicious chips for equally delicious pretzels, baked apple chips, or whatever else you like.

6. Refined vegetable oils

We often use refined / deodorized oil for cooking, which is like heaven and earth different from its natural counterpart - natural vegetable (olive, wheat, soy, linseed, etc.) oils. Hydrogenated oil is extremely unhealthy because it contains a lot of preservatives.

What to do? Carefully read the labels on the packages and buy only natural oil, which, of course, is a little expensive for many, but health is more expensive!

7. Salted, pickled and smoked foods

How tasty pickled cucumber crunches on your teeth! - and the hand reaches for a smoked sausage or a fish! We don’t think about how harmful these “sweets” are, which are processed using nitrate and other harmful chemicals. In addition, many smoked products contain tar, similar to that present in cigarettes ...

The immoderate consumption of smoked meats and pickles creates a favorable environment for the development of stomach and pancreatic cancer. Keep this in mind when stringing another piece of marinated fish on a fork.

What to do? Moderately consume smoked meats and salinity or completely abandon them. Or do your own maintenance. Then you'll be sure, crispy, pickled cucumber, which you send to your mouth with relish, is completely harmless to your health!

Yes, yes, dear, you heard right. Snow-white, "fluffy" flour is made by chemical bleaching using gaseous chlorine and hydrocarbons, which kill almost all valuable substances in this product. In addition, chlorine is incredibly harmful to the body. The constant consumption of white flour products increases blood sugar and creates a favorable environment for the development of cancer, since cancer "feeds" on sugar ...

What to do? Use COARSE flour, friends, and be healthy)

9. Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs)

Genetically modified organisms are organisms in the gene code of which foreign genes have been “included”.

Here are examples.

1. The polar flounder gene is introduced into tomatoes and strawberries and after that they are not afraid of frost.

2. The scorpion gene is “added” to the gene series of the potato we love! Result: we get potatoes that are not eaten by any insects.

Why is this all? The answer is very simple - scientists decided to save us from hunger. In principle, it is correct, because, in this way, tomatoes can be grown even in the conditions of the Far North, and potato crops will not be reduced due to Colorado beetles.

You can also grow apple trees that will produce apples of the same size or tomatoes of the correct shape that will be stored for months ...

Is it really convenient? But is it useful? NO! After the introduction of GMOs in America in 1996, according to statistics, the level of Americans with cancer increased from 7% to 13% in 9 years! Autism in children, allergic reactions, diseases of the immune system…

What to do? Run from GMOs like fire and in no case buy them, despite the very attractive price ...

10. Refined sugar

We have already said above that cancer cells are not indifferent to sugar, but refined sugar for them is like the most delicious treat for us. Therefore, the incidence of cancer in the sweet tooth is extremely high.

A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention ( Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and prevention), states that regular consumption of refined carbohydrates is associated with a 220% increase in the incidence of breast cancer in women.

High-glycemic foods in general have been shown to quickly increase the body's sugar content, which directly feeds cancer cells and promotes their growth and spread.

What to do? Moderate consumption of sweets. Just don't use artificial sweeteners! Read more about them...

11. Artificial sweeteners

Many people take artificial sweeteners instead of sugar to lose weight, but in fact, sweeteners cause huge damage to health! Aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, stevia - artificial sweeteners used regularly, and even in high doses, “work” like a time bomb, which subsequently explodes with a whole “bouquet” of diseases, the most dangerous of which is brain cancer.

Sweeteners rich in fructose are especially dangerous. For example, corn syrup high content fructose (HFCS), as cancer cells have been shown to metabolize it easily and quickly. And because pastries, cakes, drinks, juices and more popular products filled with high-fructose corn syrup, it becomes clear why the cancer rates are so high among sugar lovers.

What to do? Now you are armed with information and know what to do)

Alcohol use is the second leading cause of cancer after smoking. While moderate alcohol consumption is good for the body, drinking too much can lead to heart failure, stroke, and even death. sudden death. In addition, alcoholism provokes cancer of the larynx, rectum, liver, breast ...

What to do? The main thing is not to worry! A good glass of wine with dinner won't hurt you, but for the sake of your health, don't drink too much.

13. Soft drinks

What's wrong with lemonade? - yes, nothing special, except that any carbonated drink is not healthy, since each (regardless of the name) contains soda + numerous carcinogens, flavorings and sweeteners. Saccharin and acesulfame potassium, which are part of the "harmless" soda can cause various diseases, including cancer. Aspartame, which is part of carbonated drinks, often provokes headaches, fatigue, palpitations, depression ...

What to do? Drink natural juices herbal decoctions, clean water and be healthy! And say a firm NO to carbonated "drinks"!

Maybe the advice will seem too harsh to you, because it is very difficult to give up your favorite product, even if you know that it is harmful to the body. Do not despair)) The main thing is to observe moderation in everything. This is an investment in your own health. Perhaps the most important investment in life...