Chances are, we all know at least one figure in our lives that have fallen victim of cancer; whether its a parent, grandparent, cousin, aunt, uncle, best friend, a coworker or even a pet.
Although with technology to help us understand more about cancer everyday, we sometimes still have misconceptions about the illness. Even if you might have a parent or a sibling fighting against cancer, did you know that there's only a 5% to 10% chance that it's genetic?
Experts estimate that more than four out of ten cancer cases could be preventable by some the following examples:
- Not smoking
- Maintaining a healthy body weight
- Staying active
- Wearing sunscreen/Staying safe in the sun
- Cutting back on alcohol consumption
- Eating a health diet
Today, February 4th, is known as World Cancer Day.
A day where we remember those who lost the battle against cancer, and encourage those who are still fighting, and celebrate with the survivors.
At a young age, I lost both my grandfather and dog to cancer, and honestly, there's not a day that goes by where I don't miss them and that I hope I hear that a cure has been found for all cancers. They live on each day in my memory.
If someone you know and love is affected by cancer, whether they themselves are the victim or they have another friend or a family member thats battling it, there's always something you can do to help. You don't have to find the cure for cancer for them, you just have to be there for them.
Watch a movie, play a card game, go for a walk, read a book, take them out somewhere for the day, depending on who the person is that is affected by cancer, there's always a way to distract them. Even if it's for five minutes or an hour, you can make a difference.
Today is the day that everyone around the world come together and take a stand to a disease that has affect most, if not all, of us.
Let's come together to find a cure and kick cancer in the ass.
One More Girl, no longer online
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