5 Types of People Who Are Most at Risk of Getting Cancer

02.06.2023 09:30

It is difficult to suspect a problem at an early stage. Therefore, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat right, and undergo periodic examinations.

But who exactly is most often included in the risk group? Oncologist Ivan Karasev answered this question.

Doctor Peter writes about this in more detail.

The specialist placed those who had encountered HIV and the Epstein virus in fifth place.

Next are people who come into contact with toxic or radioactive substances. In this case, you should think about changing your occupation.

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Third place goes to patients whose relatives have had cancer. It should be taken into account that breast cancer, uterine cancer, and gastrointestinal cancer are most often inherited.

In second place are those who have bad habits. We are talking about smoking and alcohol abuse.

Elderly people top the list. This is because the body weakens with age.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor