The oncologist listed the preventable types of cancer

Rasul Akhmaev, an oncologist and chemotherapist, told us what types of cancer can be prevented.

As the Health Mail specialist reported on Monday, October 13, vaccinations against HPV and hepatitis B help significantly reduce the risk of cancer, as they prevent infection with viruses associated with their development.

According to him, there is a lot of talk about "cancer vaccines" now, but it is important to clarify: so far these are mainly therapeutic drugs that are administered to already ill patients. There is no universal vaccine against all types of cancer, but there are effective ways to protect against some of its viral forms.

The HPV vaccine protects against highly oncogenic strains of the virus that cause cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, anal canal and oropharynx. It is recommended for girls and boys, especially in adolescence, the doctor noted.

The hepatitis B vaccine prevents the development of chronic liver inflammation, which can lead to cancer. It is included in the vaccination calendar and is administered to children from birth. It is important to remember that not all viruses have vaccines, so a healthy lifestyle, giving up bad habits and protecting against infections play an important role.

Earlier on October 13, oncologist, MD Arkady Bedzhanyan stated that 150 minutes of walking per week is enough to prevent cancer. The doctor emphasized that lifestyle, along with nutrition, plays a key role in maintaining health. 360.ru . Prolonged sitting, typical for office work, increases the risk of developing cancer, writes RT.

October 9th Pravda.Ru She wrote that a Japanese group of scientists had found a way to treat cancer without chemotherapy. For example, experts have proposed a live therapy that works inside the tumor without relying on T or B cells. It is based on the work of two bacteria: one destroys the tumor, the other controls the process.

On October 3, clinical psychologist Olga Morozova explained how stress can cause cancer. According to her, a psychologist should help a patient get out of a stressful state, otherwise the cancer will progress, writes NSN.

On October 2, oncologist, mammologist Magomed Sulimanov, in an interview with RIAMO, told whether implants can provoke breast cancer. He noted that there are no studies confirming the link between implants and breast cancer, but the risks cannot be completely excluded. Most often, lymphoma develops due to chronic inflammation of the tissues around the implant.

In September, oncologist Alexander Seryakov named the most common cancers in men and women. According to him, breast cancer is the most common disease in women in the world. Almost every eighth person experiences this disease during their lifetime. And men have prostate cancer.

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