World cancer day

WHO states that with prevention alone close to third of global cancers can be avoided.

Most experts agree that the disease can be prevented by taking simple steps like eating a healthy diet, managing obesity and proper exposure to the sun.

It is important to increase the distance between wireless devices and one's body. One may consider texting rather than talking but don't text while driving.

Here are the top 15 cancer fighting foods you need to know about. We've also listed foods that increase the risk of developing cancer, and three things to keep in mind to stay cancer free.

We bring you some foods and food components that have been labelled as 'known human carcinogens'.

According to the WHO, with prevention, on the other hand, as much as a third of cancers can be avoided today.

Above all, wear a positive attitude. If cancer has entered your life, give it a tough competition with smile, grit and determination.

Researchers have found that depriving cancer cells of an essential nutrient could offer a promising new approach for the treatment of an aggressive form of kidney cancer.

Colorectal cancer is the seventh most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in India. Risk factors include sedentary lifestyle, obesity, tobacco use, low fibre diet and alcohol consumption.

Whether we conquer the disease or not, we can surely make the battle easier for the affected patients and their families. At least then the fear of the disease can be conquered.