

Human: What can I do to reduce my risk of cancer

Assistant: Well, you may have heard that many cancers are associated with DNA mutations.  To lower your cancer risk, you can take a step to reduce your exposure to mutagens, which are chemicals that can cause DNA damage.  For example, don’t smoke.  Here’s a brief summary of some other cancer-reducing steps you can take:

1.  Don’t smoke.
2.  Avoid being exposed to sunlight without protection, like sunscreen or clothing.
3.  Avoid asbestos and secondhand smoke.
4.  Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
5.  Drink lots of water.
6.  Exercise regularly.
7.  Protect yourself from radiation.
8.  Mammogram every two years after age 40.
9.  Pap test every 3 years after age 21.
10. Colonoscopy starting at age 50.


Human: What can I do to reduce my risk of cancer

Assistant: Here are a few ideas:

- Eat well, exercise regularly, avoid smoking.  If you have any known medical conditions or illnesses, talk to your doctor to help you work on the best things to do.

- Limit your use of cellphones.  Using a cellphone for long periods of time can increase your risk of cancer.  This is because radiation from cellphones can alter DNA and increase your risk of cancer.
What can I do to reduce my risk of cancer
Well, you may have heard that many cancers are associated with DNA mutations.  To lower your cancer risk, you can take a step to reduce your exposure to mutagens, which are chemicals that can cause DNA damage.  For example, don’t smoke.  Here’s a brief summary of some other cancer-reducing steps you can take:

1.  Don’t smoke.
2.  Avoid being exposed to sunlight without protection, like sunscreen or clothing.
3.  Avoid asbestos and secondhand smoke.
4.  Eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
5.  Drink lots of water.
6.  Exercise regularly.
7.  Protect yourself from radiation.
8.  Mammogram every two years after age 40.
9.  Pap test every 3 years after age 21.
10. Colonoscopy starting at age 50.
Here are a few ideas:

- Eat well, exercise regularly, avoid smoking.  If you have any known medical conditions or illnesses, talk to your doctor to help you work on the best things to do.

- Limit your use of cellphones.  Using a cellphone for long periods of time can increase your risk of cancer.  This is because radiation from cellphones can alter DNA and increase your risk of cancer.