So, You Don't Want to Get Cancer: A Research-Based Guide to the Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Prevent Cancer

Ingram, Dr David M

ISBN 10: 0648715108 / ISBN 13: 9780648715108

Published by Ognid Publications, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: So, You Don't Want to Get Cancer: A Research-Based Guide to the Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Prevent Cancer
• Publisher: Ognid Publications
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0648715108
• ISBN 13: 9780648715108
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Lifestyle Changes You Can Make to Prevent CancerAs much as 40 percent of cancers occur because of the way we live our lives. By making what might be small changes to our lifestyles, we can significantly reduce the chances of getting, and dying from, many common cancers. Simple things like drinking coffee, taking care with exposure to sunlight, eating the correct foods, and much more, can make a big difference. This book provides all the information you need to set about minimizing your chances of getting cancer. It is informative, easy to read, and based on sound medical research. It covers a wide range, including these topics. •Alcohol•Diet•Organic foods•Medications to prevent cancer •Smoking•Excess body fat and bariatric surgery •Physical activity•Ultraviolet (UV) exposure from sunlight•Vaccinations •Vitamins and minerals •Stress•Cancer-preventing surgery•Radiation exposure, including X-rays and scans•Cell phone use •Pesticide and herbicide exposure All the common cancers are discussed separately in detail.Don’t get cancer! It can forever change your life, and you might possibly die from it. There are many changes to your way of living that you can do that might prevent this from happening!

About the Author

Dr. David Ingram is a specialist cancer surgeon. He has undertaken research investigating the relationship between diet, hormones, and other aspects of lifestyle and breast cancer, publishing more than eighty articles in scientific journals. He is a past associate professor of surgery at the University of Western Australia and is an avid follower of current medical literature on preventive aspects of cancer. During his practice, he came to realize that most people do not know there is much they can do to prevent getting cancer. There is also a lot of misinformation. He saw a need to provide an evidence-based information resource, this book, for everyone who has an interest in looking after their health. Dr. Ingram did his undergraduate medical studies at the University of Melbourne and has a postgraduate master's degree from the University of Western Australia. He lives in Perth, Western Australia.