“By 2040, WHO predicts an increase in cases of malignant diseases among the world's population to 30.2 million. assistance and, accordingly, the diagnosis of oncological diseases in the latter, where previously the number of diagnoses was less commonplace due to the inability to establish them, ”he specified.

As the specialist noted, in most cases there is no way to explain the specific cause of cancer in a particular person.

Nevertheless, according to him, there are ideas about statistically substantiated carcinogens, the exclusion of the influence factor of which can significantly reduce the risk of developing a malignant tumor.

Thus, it is known that 30% of registered oncological diseases are directly associated with tobacco smoking.

“That is, a widespread complete cessation of smoking after some time would lead to a significant decrease in the number of cases, to a noticeable increase in the duration and quality of life of people, to reduce the burden on the health care system, leading to the ability to allocate large funds and efforts to research and treat others. disease,” he explained.

The expert emphasized that the earlier cancer is detected, the greater the chances of recovery, and at a much lower cost and effort than you have to spend when the process is running.

“Once a year, go through regular preventive examinations, be attentive to your well-being, do not be shy, do not be afraid and do not spare time to see a doctor.

The main thing is to detect oncology in time, at an early stage.

If your family has had multiple cases of cancer, consult a geneticist.

Among hereditary forms of cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer are more common,” Romanov added.

In addition, as the doctor explained, a sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work is one of the proven risk factors for the development of cancer.

“More walk in the fresh air, walk, add physical activity.

We do not say that professional sports are definitely useful, unfortunately, it has its side effects, but physiotherapy exercises and physical activity are definitely useful.

Obesity is another risk factor that in most cases can be brought under control, ”the RT interlocutor emphasized.

In addition, it is important to give up fatty, overcooked foods, smoked meats, sausages, fast food, and protect yourself from the sun.

“Do not sunbathe under the scorching sun, use sunscreen.

Do not get carried away with the solarium, the artificial sun is even more dangerous as a factor in increasing the risk of developing melanoma, ”the specialist added.

Earlier it became known that Russian scientists synthesized a substance to fight cancer cells.