Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide.
And while there have been lots of medical advancements towards treating some kinds
and boosting survival, there is still lots of work to be done.
That's why your
best bet is to play the preventive game: Work on ways to reduce your risk of
getting cancer in the first place.
We asked physicians and researchers how they dodge this deadly
disease. One answer is obvious: don't smoke. Here are 10 more ways these
experts protect themselves from cancer.
CANCER
PREVENTION TIP #1: MIST YOUR MUG
Your skin wins your body's
prize for "most likely to get cancer." Every morning, dermatologist
Joseph Sobanko, M.D., of the University of Pennsylvania, uses generic
broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen with either zinc or titanium dioxide. He shuts his
eyes and sprays an even coat on his face after he brushes his teeth and combs
his hair.
