After going through the whole process of cancer, it is necessary to rely on a large number of cell divisions to accumulate genetic mutations. Splitting once is equivalent to drawing a lottery, and the more splits, the greater the chance of winning the lottery.
This is also why tobacco, alcohol, betel nut, HPV, hot water above 65 ° C, etc. are classified as carcinogenic factors: some harmful substances can not only directly lead to DNA replication errors, but also damage normal cells, so that the body has to start the repair process, resulting in a large number of "unnecessary" division processes, invisibly increasing the probability of winning the lottery.
Good habits can slow down, interfere with, or even avoid this process. For example, quit smoking and alcohol, insist on exercising, do not drink hot water, do not eat hot food, get HPV vaccine, avoid obesity, regular physical examination and so on...
Today is February 4, World Cancer Day. Although some genetics may accelerate the process of cancer, in most cases, the choice of whether to give cancer cells an assist or not is still in each of our own hands.
Acknowledgements: This article has been professionally reviewed by Feng Wei, chief physician of the Department of Thoracic Tumor Radiotherapy, Zhejiang Provincial Cancer Hospital
Cooperation expert: Yang Feng
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This article was first published in: Dr. Lilac
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