Cancer measures

In Inagi City, the number one cause of death is cancer, with approximately one in three people dying from cancer. Under these circumstances, we will provide information on cancer prevention so that you can create and protect your own health. Please feel free to use it in your daily life.

The official name is "malignant tumor," and it is also called "malignant neoplasm." Cancer is a disease that originates within our bodies and interferes with normal cell function. It is said that approximately one in two Japanese people will develop cancer, and it is a disease that is very familiar to us.

In order for our bodies to grow, cells divide every day. During this process, if genes are accidentally damaged, cancer cells are born.
Most cancers are eradicated by the natural action of genes or the immune system, but in rare cases they can be overlooked. These cancer cells continue to grow and get bigger by stealing nutrients from normal cells.
Cancer symptoms and treatment methods vary depending on the location where it occurs.
The National Cancer Center website provides detailed information about each type of 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 cancers can be prevented by improving lifestyle habits. However, it is important to be aware that cancer can also be caused by viruses or bacteria, or inherited from parents.

According to the "New 12 Rules for Preventing Cancer," there are 12 ways to prevent cancer. Pay attention to your lifestyle habits and aim to build a body that is less susceptible to cancer.
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. By having regular cancer screenings when you are healthy and have no symptoms, you can detect cancer early. Early cancers are more likely to be cured with treatment.
The cancer screening conducted in the city is a preventive screening to reduce the mortality rate due to cancer. Accordingly, those eligible for cancer screening in the city are those who do not have any symptoms. If you have pain or other symptoms, please go to an outpatient clinic covered by your medical insurance rather than a medical checkup.

Screening is performed for early detection and early treatment.
In order to detect diseases such as cancer at an early stage, be sure to undergo a detailed examination if necessary. Even if it is determined that a detailed examination is required, there are many cases where the examination results show no abnormalities.Also, even if cancer is detected, if it is treated early, the cure rate will increase, and the earlier the treatment is done, the less the treatment will cost and the health of the body. This will reduce the burden on you.

Based on the Health Promotion Law, the city's cancer screening is conducted for people who have no symptoms with the aim of reducing cancer mortality rates.
In addition, the content of the screening, screening interval, and target age for screening are all based on scientific evidence, using methods known to be ``significant in reducing cancer mortality.''