Thursday, June 2, 2016

What to Watch Out For with Cancer

Since cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., it's only fair that I should post about it after heart disease.

Cancer isn't controllable - in fact, that is literally the opposite of what cancer is. Cancer is defined as cells that have lost the ability to have normal control, hindering them unable to do their normal bodily functions. Instead, they grow uncontrollably and form tumors in the body. If not stopped, the cells will metastasize, or break away from the tumors and travel to different tissues or organs of the body.

How do you prevent from something that cannot be stopped? By targeting it as early as possible. Here are some symptoms of cancer:
  • headaches
  • blurred vision
  • extreme exhaustion
  • bumps or swelling
  • nausea
  • problems with balance
  • many infections
  • unusual bleeding
If you feel that anything is out of the ordinary with your body, don't be afraid to talk to your doctor. They are there for a reason, and it is much better to be told "This isn't cancer" early on than "This is cancer" when it is too late.

Since this is a food blog, I'll leave you with some delicious cancer-preventing foods!

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