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Prostate Cancer

Eat tomatoes – They are rich in lycopene, which may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Get folate from your diet, not from supplements – the risk of prostate cancer is lower in men who get sufficient folate from their diets
Eat a low-fat diet. Studies have shown that men who ate the highest amount of fat had a greater risk of prostate cancer.
Eat foods with isoflavones – such as soy, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils, and peanuts – isoflavones have been linked to reduced risk of prostate cancer.
A recent study showed that dietary supplementation with vitamin E (400 IUs) significantly increased the risk of prostate cancer among healthy men. If you’re taking a multivitamin (and I recommend multivitamins) look for one with a low amount of vitamin E (as mixed tocopherols, about 30 IU).

Breast Cancer

Perform self exams on a monthly basis to detect breast cancer early. Make sure to do them 5 to 7 days after your period and at the same time each month.
Three cups of green tea has been associated with a lower risk of developing breast cancer
Take 600 mgs of fish oil. Fish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which are associated with 32% reduced risk of breast cancer
Broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and kale contain indole-3-carbiol, an antioxidant that may help prevent breast cancer. Make sure to get at least 2 servings a week.)

Colon Cancer

Limit your intake of red meat and processed food to decrease your risk of colon cancer.
Once you hit age 50, get a colonoscopy. If colon cancer runs in your family, get one sooner.
Aspirin daily reduces risk of colon cancer
Whole grain oats – these are rich in fiber to help fight colon cancer. One study showed that those who ate whole grain oats had an overall risk of cancer 34% lower than those who ate less.
Check for blood in your stools – this can be a sign of colon cancer

Lung Cancer

Eat tomatoes – They are rich in lycopene, which is associated with lower risk of lung cancer.
Don’t smoke and avoid secondhand smoke.
Roll up the car windows! Highway pollution is a toxin that can be a cause of lung cancer.
Do an at-home radon test – radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer.

Skin Cancer

Suspicious looking moles: ABCD (Asymmetry, Border Irregularity, Color variable, Diameter >6 mm)

Risks:

Drinking more than 2 alcoholic beverages a day raises the risk of basal cell carcinoma by up to 30%. It is the most common form of skin cancer
You only need to be burned 5 times in your life to double your chances of skin cancer

To reduce risk:

600 mg DHA Omega-3 (may help to prevent sun-induced damage that affects your cells’ ability to fight cancer)
Do a self-exam for moles every month
No more than 10-15 minutes of mid-day sun exposure (for vitamin D)
Apply SPF daily to all sun exposed areas, including hair line, ears, jawline, neck, and hands (you probably need more than you think).
Get all moles checked out by a dermatologist who can look at it under a special magnifying glass

Ovarian Cancer

Only 15% of ovarian cancer is caught early
Look for symptoms include bloating, increased abdominal size, pelvic or abdominal pain, feeling full sooner, urination frequency and urgency (check out the doctoroz.com web site for a tip sheet)

Risk factors:

Birth Control Pill:

Women who took the pill for more than 5 years reduced their risk of ovarian cancer by 50%.
Hormones suppress ovulation which reduces trauma and inflammation in ovarian tissue.

Pancreatic Cancer

Know your risks:

2 or more family members have been diagnosed with pancreatic, breast, or ovarian cancer
More than 1 alcoholic drink a day and more than 2 sodas per week
Type-2 Diabetes
If you are at risk, talk to your doctor about your family history, ask if you need a genetic test, a blood test to check liver enzymes, or an ultrasound.

To reduce risk:

Stomach Cancer

Symptoms include non-specific symptoms for several months:

Risk factors:

Cured, smoked, and processed meats like hot dogs, bacon, and sausage (contain nitrates and nitrites which are converted into cancer-causing compounds)
Salty and fermented foods, like pickles, pickled vegetables, soy sauce, and beer
H. pylori, a bacteria known to cause ulcers
Family history of stomach cancer, including BRCA gene

Obesity and Cancer Risk

Fat can contribute to 30% of cancer, just about the same as smoking
Fat acts like a hormone-producing organ in your body, potentially fuelling hormone-driven cancers