I am a surgeon and biochemist – these are the five ways to prevent cancer

A cosmetic surgeon and biochemist has listed five ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.

Dr. Reza Tirgari, 54, from San Diego, California, has gained a TikTok following of more than 522,000 people by sharing his health recommendations.

In a now viral video, he recommended quitting smoking, eating healthy foods and exercising regularly, cutting out processed meat, practicing safe sex and wearing sunscreen daily.

“These top five things can keep you away from health risks for a very long time,” the doctor said.

Dr. Tirgari’s main suggestion for preventing cancer is to quit smoking of any kind.

He advised to stop smoking cigarettes, vapes or even hookahs as this is terrible for your lungs and can cause irreversible damage.

“Anything that doesn’t belong in your lungs, cut it out,” he said.

In Australia, it is estimated that 90 percent of lung cancer in men and 65 percent of lung cancer in women is due to tobacco smoking. Cancer Australia.

It should also come as no surprise that healthy eating and regular exercise were second on the list.

Dr. Tirgari said obesity has been linked to several types of cancer – including liver, kidney and gallbladder cancer – and that staying fit is the best way to live a healthy lifestyle.

“Get that weight under control and hit the gym,” he said.

Dr. Tirgari’s main suggestion for preventing cancer is to quit smoking of any kind

Next, Dr. Tirgari recommended avoiding processed meats, such as ham and bacon, at all costs.

“The World Health Organization (WHO) did a study that showed that salami and all these different types of bacon and cured meats increase the risk of colon cancer – that’s true,” he said.

‘Eliminate these from your diet and you will live a healthier life.’

Fewer people may understand the importance of safe sex, as STDs can potentially lead to disease or cancer.

‘We all know the risk of HIV, but did you know that hepatitis and HPV are also linked to unsafe sexual practices?’ Dr. Tirgari continued.

Hepatitis significantly increases the risk of liver cancer, while HPV can lead to cervical cancer.

“If you are at risk, you may want to consider getting vaccinated as well,” he added.

Finally, sunscreen should be worn daily, regardless of the season, to lower the risk of skin cancer.

“You should put it on every time you leave the house, whether the sun is shining or not,” Dr. Tirgari explained.

‘The number of cases of skin cancer has risen enormously and sunscreen is your best protection. I use it almost every day.’

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world and more than two in three Aussies will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, according to research. Sun smart.

Sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before going outside and reapplied every two hours.

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