Smart Steps to Prevent Cancer:

Because almost half of all cancer deaths are preventable, choosing low-risk behavior promotes good health. Aside from the obvious s culprit—smoking—your nutrition and exercise habits also play a key role. By maintaining a proper weight, which means staying within your recommended
body mass index (BMI), you guard against colon, breast and prostate cancer. See www.nhlbis pport.com/bmi to compute your BMI. Also, ask your doctor to set a timetable for scheduling cancer-related screening tests. Examples A colonoscopy can catch colorectal cancer in
its early stages, and a qualified doctor can conduct a skin exam—and remove potentially cancerouss moles—to protect against possible melanoma. You should also use sun block (even on overcast days) and inspect your own skin monthly for new moles, freckles or blemishes that change in size, shape or color.

From October 2006 Newsletter