Happy February! February is both Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month, or as Dr. Tiffany says "Black History is cancer prevention." This episode, the Docs talk about the 7 steps you can take to reduce your risk of cancer.
Happy February! February is both Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month, or as Dr. Tiffany says "Black History is cancer prevention." This episode, the Docs talk about the 7 steps you can take to reduce your risk of cancer:
1. Don't use tobacco (More on the risks of marijuana use can be found here.)
2. Eat a healthy diet
3. Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active
4. Protect yourself from the sun
5. Get vaccinated ((HPV & HEPATITIS VACCINES)
6. Practice Safe Sex and Avoid risky behaviors
7. Know your family history and get regular medical screenings.
This article from the Mayo Clinic gives more in-depth explanation of each step.
Listen to our previous episodes on HPV here and cervical cancer here.
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