One important tip for pancreatic cancer prevention: The American Cancer Society advises adhering to a healthy eating pattern that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and limits or avoids red and processed meats, sugary drinks, and highly processed foods.
Vitamins C and E and selenium are good for your overall health. It’s possible that they also help prevent against pancreatic cancer.
The greatest diet for overall health is one that emphasizes fruits and vegetables, with lean meats consumed in moderation. The best lifestyle choice for overall health is to give up smoking, engage in regular exercise, and eat a balanced diet. But there is no proven way to prevent pancreatic cancer.
2. Don’t smoke
Fortunately, the opposite is also true. After quitting, the risk of developing pancreatic cancer decreases gradually. The risk actually decreases to the point of reaching the same level as a nonsmoker after 10 to 15 years. Cigarette smoking is one preventable risk factor for pancreatic cancer, increasing a person’s risk of the disease by nearly twofold compared to nonsmokers.
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