Ways to Help Decrease Your Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Uncertainties exist because our minds have the ability to think about what usually happens next. The fear and anxiety of the unknown can really be mind bugging and influence our plans and movement on how we live every day. These fears make sense because there are still diseases and medical conditions that have no treatments and medications yet in the midst of technological advancements. In some cases, treatments are available but they are not that simple to cure, just like Pancreatic cancer.

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According to the records of the American Cancer Society, the organization estimates that about 57, 600 Americans will be stricken by pancreatic cancer. They added to their prediction that about 47,050 Americans would die of pancreatic cancer. How tragic isn't it? American Cancer Society also notes that this type of cancer is slightly more common in men than in women.

Even though the risk of getting Pancreatic cancer is higher in men than in women, it doesn't mean that men are always the victim of this notorious disease. Furthermore, this type of cancer is very tricky to be diagnosed because according to Mayo Clinic, symptoms of pancreatic cancer do not appear until the late-stage or advanced stage of the disease.

This is sad because pancreatic cancer is more curable in its early stages than any other disease. However, you can still lessen your risk of getting pancreatic cancer by cutting some habits and taking extra care of your pancreas. Here are some practices you can incorporate to prevent yourself from having the disease.

Monitor Your Weight

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According to Woman's World, studies have revealed that adipose tissue affects insulin resistance, as well as too many carcinogens that typically contribute to obesity, puts an individual at higher risk of the condition. American Cancer Society added that people who are considered obese are about 20% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.

Healthy Diet

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According to Healthline, the pancreas' job is vital for the regulation of blood sugar and food digestion which makes one's diet impact the pancreas.

Columbia Surgery added that fruits, vegetables, non-fat/low-fat dairy products, whole grains, and legumes are good for the pancreas. They added that avocado, olive oil, nuts, fatty fish, seeds, and other healthy fats may be taken into a diet with proper proportion.

Cleveland Clinic added that antioxidant-rich foods such as dark, leafy vegetables, red berries, walnuts, and sweet potatoes can be beneficial for the pancreas that is why including them in your diet is a good choice.

Quit Smoking

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This is probably self-explanatory since smoking your cigarette does not give the body any good benefits aside from relieving stress but paying it with a high price.

According to the American Cancer Society, the risk of getting pancreatic cancer when an individual smokes is twice as high as those who have never tried tobacco. World Health Organization also added that tobacco kills more than 8 million people annually and 7 million among those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while the remaining is the ones who are exposed to secondhand smoke. American Cancer Society furthers that 25% of pancreatic cancer diagnoses are caused by cigarette smoking.

These are only tips on how you can start to take better care of your pancreas and prevent yourself from having a devastating condition. Remember that Pancreatic cancer is difficult to cure and is a silent killer because you may never experience the symptoms unless it is already in the late stage. Let us emphasize that discipline will save you from these kinds of conditions.

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