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| Standard Definition |
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Cancer is a chronic condition that typically takes several years to develop and become detectable. The process of carcinogenesis is influenced by many nutritional and lifestyle factors and stressors both physical and emotional. Whilst we may inherit an increased risk of a particular cancer, it has been determined that the majority of these genes require environmental triggers or contributors. Scientists attribute diet and lifestyle factors to more than 75% of all cancers. |
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| Underlying Disruption in Function |
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The process of carcinogenesis (cancer development) involves numerous complex steps on a biochemical and cellular level. Simply put, the process results in a cancer cell that has the capacity to proliferate at an increased, unchecked rate, causing a tumour. |
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| Possible Causes, Triggers & Exacerbating Factors |
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The following list is a general list and all points may not apply to specific cancers.
- Family history
- Living in an industrialised country
- Greater age
- Diets high in meat and saturated fats, and low in fruits and vegetables
- Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
- Regular alcohol use
- Smoking
- Excessive sun exposure
- Exposure to pesticides, heavy metals, chemicals and pollution
- Radiation exposure (both ionising and non-ionising)
- Early onset of menstration and late menopause, lifetime exposure to oestrogen
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| Common Signs & Symptoms |
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Thses vary greatly, depending on the different type of cancer, and is not appropriate to mention in the context of cancer prevention. |
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| Possible Additional Integrative Medicine Diagnostic Tests |
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- Health and Lifestyle assessment
- Hormonal testing
- Vitamin and Mineral assessment
- Biochemical assessments
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