Everyone knows that cancer is not caused by heredity or infection, so what are the reasons for "couple cancer"? Why do both husband and wife develop the same disease? Here are the reasons:
Causes of Couple Cancer
According to experts, when both husband and wife develop cancer, either at the same time or one after the other, the affected areas may be the same or different. This phenomenon, known as "couple cancer," has been observed in the medical field in recent years. There has been an increasing trend in the occurrence of couple cancer. The main causes of couple cancer are lifestyle and dietary habits, especially for couples over the age of 60. Due to living together for a long time, their habits are highly consistent. If one person develops cancer, the other person should be vigilant against the occurrence of "couple cancer."
Main Factors of Couple Cancer
Pay attention to personal hygiene and ensure a healthy sex life. Adjust the dietary structure and avoid bad habits. For example, consume less high-fat and sweet foods; avoid eating salted, smoked, fried, grilled, and food with additives; do not consume moldy food; avoid excessive alcohol consumption; do not smoke and stay away from smoking environments; consume more green vegetables, legumes, fresh fruits, lean meats with high protein, eggs, fresh milk, and other foods.
Healthy Habits for Cancer Prevention
1. Maintain Physical and Mental Well-being
In the process of tumor occurrence and development, psychological and emotional factors can have a certain impact. Excessive sadness and despair can lower the body's immune function and ability to recover. American scholar Miller found that the majority of patients were sensitive and melancholic women. Therefore, regularly maintaining an open mind, optimistic emotions, and engaging in moderate exercise such as climbing stairs, jogging, swimming, walking, and practicing tai chi, can not only enhance physical fitness but also help relieve mental and work-related stress and anxiety.
2. Quit Smoking and Avoid Secondhand Smoke
The harm of smoking to human health is an undeniable fact. Various chemicals in tobacco smoke, such as volatile nitrosamines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons like benzo[a]pyrene, have carcinogenic effects and can cause lung cancer, throat cancer, and cervical cancer. Smoking not only harms the smoker but also affects the people around them (passive smokers). Therefore, quitting smoking is advocated, and smokers should gradually quit smoking.
3. Avoid Consuming Moldy Food
Moldy peanuts, corn, and grains contain aflatoxins, which have carcinogenic effects on humans. Aflatoxins can also be found in rotten or contaminated food. It has been discovered that white penicillium, which is found in sauerkraut from regions with a high incidence of esophageal cancer, also has carcinogenic effects.
Reminder: By adhering to the correct lifestyle habits and dietary choices, 30% to 40% of cancer cases can be prevented. Therefore, it is important to emphasize that the key to cancer lies in prevention.
