Who of us does not have immediate family members or precious friends who have been touched by this dreadful disease? According to the World Health Organization fact sheet cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide with breast, lung, stomach colorectal and cervical listed as the most frequent types affecting women.

There is good news. This same report asserts that 30% of these deaths to cancer could be prevented by avoiding key risk factors and early detection.

As we age the risk for cancer increases; it is only wise to avail ourselves of the best and latest known methods for prevention and early detection. For starters, please click on this link and read this concise informative fact sheet with information on prevention, early detection and treatment.

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs297/en/index.html

 Here are the top five risk factors to avoid or modify :

• Smoking and tobacco use
• Weight control
• Modify our diets with higher intake of fruits and vegetables
• Of course, exercise!
• Watching our alcohol use.

An equally important factor for reducing the risk of cancer is  early detection and knowing the symptoms!

We women are so busy caring for others we often forget the importance of taking care of ourselves.

So….

Remind the ones you love!

Click the share button below and email this reminder to all the women you care about to:

                                                Get Educated and Get Checked!

• Throughout the month of October I will be recommending useful books on the subjects of health and the value of friendship in our lives. If you have a favorite book on either of these subjects please share it with us in the comments below or email me at deborah@womenintransitiononline.com.
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To your Health and Happiness!