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By making a few changes in daily life and maintaining good health, seniors can reduce their chance of cancer. The list below contains a few tips on how seniors can control existing cancer and avoid other types of cancer. It is important for seniors to remain as healthy and active as possible. This will also be beneficial in avoiding cancer.

1. Make sure to have cancer screenings every year, no matter what age you are. These screenings are usually for cervical, colorectal and breast cancer.

2. Detecting the disease early is the best way to control cancer. The sooner it is detected, the sooner a treatment can begin, limiting the spread of cancer and allowing senior patients to control the disease.

3. Obtain routine medical care. This is one way to avoid cancer. Seniors should try to avoid smoking, drinking and excessive exposure to the sun.

4. Having a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight are also ways to prevent the development of cancer. Seniors should have a diet that is rich in vegetables and fruits.

5. The risks of some cancers can be reduced by receiving a vaccine. A hepatitis B vaccine can reduce the chances of liver cancer. The HPV, or human papilloma virus, vaccine can reduce risks of cervical and vaginal cancers.

Source: cdc,gov

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