Cancer in Argentina: more than 130,000 new cases per year

Cancer continues to increase and Argentina is within countries with the highest number of cases.Among the most common are breast, lung, colon and straight.

In our country, cancer is still increasing.According to the latest figures from the National Cancer Institute, in two0two0 more than 130 thousand new cases were diagnosed, a figure that positions Argentina within the countries of the world with the highest incidence.Those of breast, lung, colon and straight, are the most common.

After cardiovascular diseases, cancer, is the second cause of death in the country.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of new cases is expected to increase by 70% in the next two decades.While the figures may sound discouraging it is important to mention that approximately 30% of cancer deaths are due to risk factors that are modifiable, which means that it is in each of us to change the current reality and take care.

Cancer arises when body cells are altered and reproduced abnormally and without control.Some of the factors that can raise the chances of developing it are a high body mass index, the reduced intake of fruits and vegetables, the lack of physical activity, the consumption of tobacco and alcohol consumption.According to various studies, for every hundred people who contract cancer, 33 cases could have been prevented through simple changes in lifestyle.

Cancer: 5 recommendations for prevention

1.Healthy eating: eating fruits and vegetables, avoiding excessive salt use, swinging meat rations, pork and lamb.Add fibers and cereals to diet, avoid sugary drinks, sweets and fatty foods, and increase water intake.

two.Take care of yourself: perform physical activity and stay in weight reduces the risk of most cancers.Reduce alcohol consumption and abandon tobacco are two key points for a good quality of life.Taking care of sun exposure is essential to have young and spots, which can become melanomas.

3.Immune system: The immune system is in charge of defending the organism against infections, such as bacteria and viruses.Its good condition is fundamental to prevent and combat various diseases.

4.Get involved: part of taking care of health is related to becoming aware and taking care of the place we inhabit.Environmental air pollution, water and soil represents up to 4% of cancer cases.

5.Checking: the general check is a preventive control system that seeks to detect injuries that can derive in pathologies that affect health.It is important to make at least one check a year.

Following these recommendations can be key when prevention and early detection of diseases, remember that early diagnosis improves survival and quality of life of patients.The periodic visit to the doctor and the realization of the checks, will not only allow to know if there are risk factors of various diseases in advance, but will help to become aware of their own care.

Advised: dr.ErnestoCrescenti (Mn: 50.776).Doctor, researcher and director of the ImmunoCology Institute Dr.Ernesto J..V.Crescenti.About the Immuno Oncology Institute Dr.Ernesto J..V.Crescenti: Ámbito multidisciplinario dedicado a la prevención, diagnóstico ytratamiento de pacientes con cáncer y pacientes diagnosticados con enfermedades en las cuales se presenta una alteración del sistema inmunológico.