Monday, August 10, 2009

Oxidative stress and cancer

In the time of heavy oxidative stress fee radical damge overhelms the freeradical defence unit that try to repair the DNA damage, and can lead to mutation of the DNA. Oxidative stress can also damage on the genetic structure of the DNA , which can lead to abnormal growth of the cells.

When there is further oxidative stress to this mutated DNA of the cells more damage occurs .The cell will then grow out of control and take a life of its own.

PREVENTION OF CANCER

Since cancer is a multi stage process that takes yeras to develop ,there are many oppurtunities arise to intervene in this process.

Chemoprevention STEP I: DECREASING THE RISK

when ever possible eliminate the exporsure to carcinogens. below you can see the steps you should take immidiatly to decrease risk of cancer

1.stope smoking

2.eat a low fat diet

3.Reduce your exposure to UVA and UVB ultraviolet lights

4.Be aware of other carcinogens like radiation, pesticides, herbicides, soot ect..


Chemoprevention - STEP II: MAXIMIZE THE BOY'S ANTIOXIDENT DEFENCE SYSTEM.

It is not possible to avoid exposure to all the carcinogens and chemichals in the environment,there for the best statergy is to maximize our own body's imune system and anti oxident defence . This begins with eating a healthy diet.



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