{"id":5564,"date":"2024-01-26T15:51:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T14:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.axa-eco.votre-projet.com\/?post_type=parole-experts&p=5564"},"modified":"2025-07-09T12:31:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:31:57","slug":"cancer-prevention-you-can-make-a-difference","status":"publish","type":"parole-experts","link":"https:\/\/www.axa-assurancescollectives.fr\/en\/parole-experts\/cancer-prevention-you-can-make-a-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancer prevention : you can make a difference !"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Is everyone affected by cancer equally? How big a role does our genetics play in this disease?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n

Due to our personal genetic makeup, we are not all affected by cancer in the same way. And also, external factors such as fatigue, infections, aggressions from smoking and pollution, and even bouts of depression can impact our immune system. So, it is a\u00a0mistake to think that because of our genes, we can do nothing. In fact, the opposite is true!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our immunity may be determined by our genes, but it is also greatly influenced by our lifestyle.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

This is especially true in the case of cancer, which is a permanent struggle between deteriorating cells and our physiological ability to protect us from the most toxic of them. When all is well,\u00a0our organism maintains a daily balance. But when this balance is disrupted, cancer can move in.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let me emphasize that we no longer think of cancer as an abnormality that grows in the body, but rather as an abnormality that the body allows to grow. This changes a lot in terms of identifying causes and finding treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What are your healthy lifestyle recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n

To reduce the risk of cancer, it\u2019s useful to know that\u00a040% of cancers are preventable<\/strong>\u00a0(according to the French National Cancer Institute).\u00a0They are mainly caused by our lifestyles and, to some extent, the environment.<\/strong>\u00a0These are factors that we as individuals have the power to change!<\/p>\n

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We can act most effectively in three areas:<\/p>\n

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  1. Not smoking, which is by far the leading cause of cancer (tobacco use is directly linked to almost 20% of cases\u00b2)<\/li>\n
  2. Significantly reducing alcohol intake. People often underestimate or are unaware of the link between alcohol consumption and cancer, and yet it directly causes close to 8% of cancers \u00b3<\/li>\n
  3. Combating a sedentary lifestyle by getting exercise daily<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    Our body\u2019s cells are undergoing constant renewal and we need to give ourselves the best chances of staying healthy. When we smoke, drink alcohol, or overeat, we are overworking our defense system and thereby weakening our immunity. Unintentionally, we are leaving a wide open path for aggressive cells, increasing our cancer risk.<\/p>\n

    In more concrete terms, when we drink alcohol or smoke, we are introducing toxins into our bodies. These harmful chemicals are not only directly toxic to cells, but also create additional work for our organism, which will allocate a portion of its available energy to eliminate the toxins. This energy will no longer be available for healthy cell renewal, nor for defending your body against the most damaging cells.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \"\" <\/div>\n

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    Fighting sedentary behavior is another important point. We are not expecting everyone to run a marathon! A half-hour of vigorous exercise per day (this does not have to be a sport, strictly speaking), such as a daily 30-minute walk at a brisk pace, is an excellent start and will help you achieve this health goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n

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    France runs several cancer screening campaigns. How effective are they?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n

    Three organized screening programs exist. In the absence of any personal or family medical history, they recommend:<\/p>\n