Cancer measures

In Inagi City, cancer is the number one cause of death, and about one in three people die of cancer. Under these circumstances, we will provide information on cancer countermeasures so that we can create and protect our own health. Please make use of it in your daily life.

The formal name is “malignant tumor” and is also called “malignant neoplasm”. “Cancer” is a disease that arises from within our bodies and interferes with the normal functioning of cells. It is said that about one in two Japanese people will develop cancer, and it is a very familiar disease for us.

Our bodies undergo cell division every day in order to grow. At this time, "cancer cells" are born by accidentally damaging the gene.
Most of them are exterminated by the original function of genes and immunity, but they may be overlooked in rare cases. These cancer cells grow and grow while stealing nutrients from normal cells.
The symptoms and treatment methods for cancer vary depending on the site of occurrence.
The website of the National Cancer Center provides detailed explanations about each cancer.

It is said that more than half of the causes of cancer are bad lifestyle habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, obesity due to lack of exercise, and unbalanced diet. On the other hand, it is said that about 60% of "cancer" can be prevented by improving lifestyle habits. However, it is necessary to be aware that "cancer" may be caused by viruses or bacteria, or "cancer" may be caused by inheritance from parents.

According to the "New 12 Rules for Preventing Cancer," there are 12 ways to prevent cancer. body ( ) Let's aim to create.
Article 1: Do not smoke
Article 2: Avoid other people's cigarette smoke as much as possible
Article 3: Drink alcohol in moderation
Article 4: Eat a balanced diet
Article 5: Eat salty foods in moderation
Article 6: Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits
Article 7: Exercise moderately
Article 8: Maintaining a healthy weight
Article 9 Prevention and treatment of viral and bacterial infections
Article 10: Regular cancer screening
Article 11 If you notice anything abnormal in your body, see a doctor immediately.
Article 12: Learn about cancer through accurate cancer information (Source: "New 12 articles for preventing cancer" by the Japan Cancer Research Foundation)

Get regular cancer screenings. If you are healthy and have no subjective symptoms, you can detect cancer at an early stage by undergoing regular cancer screenings. Early cancer is more likely to be cured with treatment.
Cancer examination to carry out in city becomes examination of countermeasure type for mortality rate reduction by cancer. Along with that, those who are eligible for cancer screenings carried out by the city will be those who do not have subjective symptoms. If you have pain or other symptoms, please go to an outpatient clinic covered by medical insurance instead of a checkup.

Screening is for early detection and early treatment.
In order to find diseases such as cancer in the early stages, be sure to undergo a detailed examination when a detailed examination is required. Even if it is determined that a detailed examination is required, there are many cases where no abnormalities are found as a result of a medical examination. It also reduces the burden on

Based on the Health Promotion Act, the city's cancer screenings are conducted with the aim of reducing the cancer mortality rate for people without subjective symptoms .
In addition, the examination content, examination interval, and examination target age are all based on scientific evidence, and are carried out using a method that is known to be "significant in reducing cancer mortality."