Produced | Sohu Health
Author | Jiang Li
Edit | Wu Shinan
On the morning of April 15, the 27th National Cancer Prevention and Treatment Publicity Week (hereinafter referred to as Publicity Week) was officially launched in Beijing. Sohu Health learned that the theme of this year’s publicity week is “Healthy Chinese Health Home-Caring for Life, Scientifically Preventing Cancer”, and the importance of the family in preventing cancer and fighting cancer has been emphasized unprecedentedly.
“Family is an important environment and factor for cancer risk generation and development.” He Jie, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, director of the National Cancer Center, and president of the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, pointed out that research shows that family support is a prerequisite for effective cancer prevention and management. About two-thirds of cancer risk factors are closely related to family life. Family members have the same genetic background and develop common diet and behavior patterns in a long-term common life.
What are the risk factors for cancer in family life? According to Zhao Dongbing, chief physician of the Department of Pancreatic and Stomach Surgery, Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, long-term unhealthy diet, smoking and alcoholism, lack of exercise, and discordant family atmosphere may all become predisposing factors for cancer.
The “Guidelines for Family Cancer Prevention” issued at the launching ceremony pointed out that by changing bad lifestyles, about 45% of cancers in my country can be effectively prevented.
“Pay close attention to the danger signs sent by the body.” Zhao Dongbing pointed out that the so-called danger signs are symptoms that are different from the previous ones. Family members should remind each other and seek medical attention in time.
Ms. Sun Guilan, an anti-cancer star who has struggled with breast cancer for more than 20 years, and her sister shared their experience of fighting cancer together: “When I was diagnosed with breast cancer that year, my whole person lost the courage to live. With the persuasion and company of my family, Under the meticulous treatment of the medical staff, I lived a healthy life for another 26 years. My sister was also diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000 and has recovered for 21 years. Now, our sisters are engaged in the work of anti-cancer volunteers. Not only has it become the backbone of one’s own family, it has also become the “family” of many cancer patients. The facts tell us that the support of family members is a strong backing for the recovery of cancer patients.”
10 academicians cheered for the National Cancer Prevention and Control Promotion Week and jointly issued related initiatives. The role of the family in cancer prevention and cancer prevention cannot be ignored. As Academician He Jie said: “Tighten the family’s “cancer prevention” and find the right entry point, strengthen health education, and guide and supervise family members to change bad things. Living habits and the further popularization of a healthy lifestyle are the first gateway to cancer invasion.”
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