Blood type is related to cancer risk. People at risk should be tested early

It should be noted that current research cannot prove that a specific blood type is causally related to cancer. Further research is needed to determine why people with a certain blood type are more likely to develop a certain type of cancer.

Detection and Prevention

The genetic traits of blood type may not be changeable, but cancer can be prevented through early screening and dietary changes. Haoxu Ouyang, director of the Haoxu Ouyang Clinic in New York and a doctor of tumor biology, advises Epoch Times readers that in addition to maintaining a good lifestyle, high-risk groups should undergo early cancer screening. Early diagnosis and early treatment are the key to improving cancer survival rates. This is because the treatment plan for early stage is completely different from that for mid- and late stage.

The following are several common cancers that can be prevented early as recommended by Ouyang Haoxu:

Colorectal cancer: Screening is possible without colonoscopy. People aged 45 and over need to undergo colorectal cancer screening. Those who do not want to undergo colonoscopy can collect their stool in a special envelope from the clinic and mail it to the laboratory for colorectal cancer screening. Early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer can result in a 5-year relative survival rate of more than 90% .

Liver cancer: Patients with chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis and those with a family history of the disease are all high-risk groups. These people should have their liver function checked every six months and use alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing to detect cancer signals for early diagnosis and treatment.

Lung cancer: People at risk of lung cancer include smokers, those with a family history of the disease, and those who work in environments exposed to heavy metals or chemicals for a long time. They can consider a low-dose CT scan. Smokers, especially those who are over 50 years old, have a 15-year smoking history, or have a family history of lung cancer, need to consult a family doctor.

Dietary prevention

Many foods have anti-cancer effects. Choosing a diet that suits you can help reduce your risk of cancer.

Fruits and vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables are rich in nutrients and contain a variety of bioactive compounds that have anti-cancer effects, including oropharyngeal cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer , kidney cancer and colorectal cancer.