How to Prevent Couple Cancer
At the end of March, Wang, a 65-year-old resident of Harbin, came to the hospital for treatment due to persistent rectal bleeding. The chief of the hospital's colorectal surgery diagnosed him with rectal cancer. Just earlier this year, Wang's wife also had surgery here for colon cancer. In less than three months, the elderly couple have both been diagnosed with cancer. What is going on?
According to experts, when both spouses develop cancer, it can occur simultaneously or consecutively, and the affected cancer sites can be the same or different. This phenomenon, known as "couple cancer," has been observed by the medical community in recent years. The incidence of "couple cancer" has been increasing in recent years, with the hospital treating seven couples with the same type of cancer in a short period of time last year.
So, what causes couple cancer? Is cancer contagious?
Experts say that cancer is not contagious, and spouses are considered zero-degree relatives, so there is no genetic issue. The main cause of "couple cancer" is the same lifestyle and dietary habits. This is particularly true for elderly couples over the age of 60 who have lived together for a long time and have highly consistent habits. If one person develops cancer, the other person should be vigilant against the onset of "couple cancer."
Specifically, the occurrence of "couple cancer" is mainly due to the following factors:
Pay attention to personal hygiene and maintain a healthy sex life. Adjust the diet structure and give up bad habits. For example, eat less high-fat foods and sweets; eat less salted, smoked, fried, grilled, and food with additives; avoid eating moldy food; do not drink alcohol excessively; do not smoke and stay away from smoking environments; eat more green vegetables, legumes, fresh fruits, lean meats with high protein, eggs, and fresh milk.
If you adhere to a healthy and proper diet, 30% to 40% of cancers can be prevented. Therefore, experts advise everyone that the key to cancer lies in prevention. If one spouse has unhealthy habits, the other should help improve them with a positive approach.
If it is already "couple cancer," maintaining a positive attitude is extremely important. At the same time, it is also important to consciously change lifestyle habits and engage in appropriate physical exercises.
May every couple develop scientific and reasonable lifestyle habits and enjoy a wonderful life together.
