Doctor: 4 common habits that can increase the risk of cancer

Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, Head of Hematology at Sylvester Cancer Center, Florida (USA), recently warned that unexpected daily activities can lead to cancer developing in the body, according to the Daily Mail.

Although not as dangerous as drinking alcohol, the following common habits can increase the risk of cancer, warns Dr. Sekeres.

Drinking very hot drinks can increase the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer

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Regularly drinking very hot water increases the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer

Drinking very hot drinks can increase the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer. Research by Chinese scientists has found that drinking hot drinks above 60 degrees Celsius, plus drinking beer or wine every day, increases the risk of esophageal cancer by five times.

In addition, British research also found that the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer is nearly double in people who drink 4-6 cups of hot drinks a day.

Experts explain: Temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius can damage cells in the esophagus if hot drinks are drunk many times a day, for many years.

Dr. Sekeres advises against drinking very hot beverages, and also to quit smoking and avoid alcohol.

Eat grilled meat regularly

Dr. Sekeres warns that grilling meat and fish at high temperatures creates heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons - which have mutagenic and potentially carcinogenic effects.

Dr. Sekeres explains: This is because meat proteins react with heat, and because fat and meat juices drip into the fire, they burn and create smoke. Recent research shows that these chemicals cause inflammation and oxidative stress, which in turn increases the risk of colon cancer.

The US Department of Health and Human Services has identified some polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as "possible carcinogens" and some people who inhale or touch these chemicals over long periods of time have developed cancer.

Dr Sekeres recommends enjoying grilled meat only once a month. He explains: “There is strong evidence that red meat and processed meat lead to cancer, my advice is to eat grilled meat as little as possible.

Only enjoy grilled meat once a month.

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Hair straightening and hair dyeing

Dyeing or straightening your hair may also increase your risk of cancer.

Dr. Sekeres explains that hair dyes and straighteners contain formaldehyde, a proven human carcinogen. It has also been shown to be an endocrine disruptor, which increases the risk of developing hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast and ovarian cancer.

Although data is limited, I recommend reading product ingredients to see if they contain formaldehyde or other endocrine-disrupting chemicals, says Dr. Sekeres.

Tattoo

Although it is generally considered harmless, recent research suggests that getting a tattoo may increase the risk of lymphoma - a form of blood cancer.

Swedish researchers have found that tattoos increase the risk of cancer by 21%. The team believes that potentially carcinogenic chemicals in tattoo ink trigger an immune response.

Certain substances in tattoo ink can lead to kidney damage, bone disease, lung disease, and increased risk of certain cancers.

Tattoo ink can cause chronic inflammation, leading to abnormal cell growth and increasing the risk of cancer, researchers say.

However, Dr. Sekeres said: Lymphoma is very rare, affecting only 21/100,000 people each year, so the chance of getting lymphoma from a tattoo is quite small.

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