How to prevent getting cancer when older ?

[Thunder Kiss]

An older person that I know has incurable cancer. Started out as a melanoma, which spread to the lung. The person was an avid sunbather and heavy smoker. 
I also had conversations this week with 3 other people, who told me about their parents or someone they knew who has cancer or has recently died from it. 
when I was around 18-23ish (now 30) I would sunbathe once a year on holiday. Now I don’t sunbathe ever and use cream with sun protection on my face daily. 
What is the chances of me getting skin cancer when I’m older from this?  
Should I have any moles removed whilst I’m young ? 
I’ve also been reading a book about how emotional suppression can cause cancer and illness.  
Any advice? 

 

Edited July 16, 2021 by Thunder Kiss

[Ora]

There is really harmful chemical sunscreens and there are less harmful ones. For skin aging sunscreen is actually really important for the face. Just find the ones with less harmful chemicals. 

The sun doesn't cause skin cancer. It's actually cancer protecting. If you were sunglasses in the sun that is what causes skin cancer because your body doesn't know its in the sun and doesn't produce protective chemicals.

Most moles aren't cancerous unless you got some really nasty one. Your dermatologist would know which.

Eat right, exercise, and don't worry too much. 

[Opo]

I like to sunbathe early when the sun is not strong without sunscreen. 

This ok? 

[Thunder Kiss]

9 hours ago, Opo said:

I like to sunbathe early when the sun is not strong without sunscreen. 

This ok? 

I don't know.  what is your skin tone like?  I think  about 15 minutes of sun per day is ok, to get some vitamin D.  I think the problem is sunbathing for hours untill your skin is crisped and burned.  the paler the skin, the more damage will be done.  My italian friend has olive skin so she goes a luscious golden colour when she has been in the sun and she doesn't burn.  I don't know how damaging that is for her skin though. 

On 17/07/2021 at 7:34 AM, Ora said:

If you were sunglasses in the sun that is what causes skin cancer because your body doesn't know its in the sun and doesn't produce protective chemicals.

Is this true? I find it hard to not wear sunglasses when the sun is bright, I can barely see. 

Edited July 18, 2021 by Thunder Kiss

[Michael569]

On 16/07/2021 at 11:01 PM, Thunder Kiss said:

and heavy smoker. 

I would start here. Active smoking is a risk factor for every single cancer. The sun might have just been the final blow. 

On 16/07/2021 at 11:01 PM, Thunder Kiss said:

I also had conversations this week with 3 other people, who told me about their parents or someone they knew who has cancer or has recently died from it. 

Yes there is no denying the fact that the rate of cancer we have today is the highest it has ever been in human history but the fact is that we live longer, we are better at diagnosing it and so many causes previously not caught are now being actively diagnosed.

On 16/07/2021 at 11:01 PM, Thunder Kiss said:

when I was around 18-23ish (now 30) I would sunbathe once a year on holiday. Now I don’t sunbathe ever and use cream with sun protection on my face daily. 

there is no need to avoid the sun, the natural vitamin D has an abundance of health benefits, cancer protection being one of them. The key rule here is DONT GET BURNED. If you are more pale-skinned like the typical norther European you ned as little as 10-15 minutes to get daily requirement of vitamin D. The darker your skin the more exposure you need. 

A good strategy is to avoid the strongest sun. Get it before midday or then after 6 pm as it starts setting. Generally, I'd avoid the silly touristy habit of roasting yourself on the direct sun while covered in a sunscreen like a turkey in the oven. It is very much possible that some of those chemicals in the creams can potentially cause some damage if combined with hours of very high heat and direct sunlight....but I haven't explored this topic properly to be sure. 

Go out for a workout before 11 and take your shirt of. Or just wear short sleeves and short trousers during summer and that in itself will get you enough. There is no need to be tanned, in fact, tan is a defensive reaction against the harmful effects of the sun. Ofcourse, it looks nice but find a balance and stop before your skin turns red. 

Melanoma is not as pervasive as other cancers like prostate, colon, lung or breast so just lead an overall healthy lifestyle and you'll mostly be fine. Dont avoid the sun but don't roast your skin either. 

[Ora]

Heres a quote about sun and sunglasses "Unless I’m trying to avoid snow blindness from a day of snowboarding on a glaring bright white slope or I’m at a windy beach getting sand blown in my face, you’ll rarely find me sporting sunglasses. Why? Our bodies are designed to be able to perfectly cope with sunlight. The retina in your eyes actually registers how bright it is, then secretes specific hormones to keep you safe from the sun. Specifically, sunlight stimulates your pituitary glands, via the optic nerve, to produce a hormone that triggers the melanocytes in your skin to produce more melanin, which allows you to tan and offers some protection from excess UV radiation. When you wear sunglasses, less sunlight reaches the optic nerve, and thus less protective melanin is made and the higher the risk of a carcinogenic and uncomfortable sunburn"

https://news.brown.edu/articles/2011/11/melanin

[universe]

Literally everything is carcinogetic.

The air you breath right now.

The background radiation in your house and your city.

The chemicals in your cosmetics.

The chemicals in your food.

The mold in your food.

The acrylamide in your overcooked food maybe too.

You could read your entire life about those things. I'd advice to just get some basic knowledge and try to avoid these factors as best as possible.

 

Get your moles checked regularly, no need to remove them preemptivly.

 

Stay away from traffic pollution as much as possible. If you drive with a car get a good air filter, that filters out some of the pollution.

 

Decrease damage and rubbing on your body. Everytime your body has to heal some tissue there is a chance something goes cancerous. That is why asbestos increases the risk of lung cancer (basically tiny particles cutting your lungs).

 

From what I've heard suppressed emotions can lead to health issues. Everything is linked together and infinitely complex.

Can it lead to cancer? I'm not sure but I feel it could be possible. To be safe you can learn Emotional Mastery. Which I would recommend you to do anyways if you haven't already. Look it up here, on google and see my post here.

 

[Flowerfaeiry]

You want little burden on your body to detox nasty stuff that is in body wash, shampoo, makeup, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, plastic bottles etc. 

[Thought Art]

Start to learn to relax your body and get it out of stress mode, get enough sleep, do yoga, qigong and thai self massage to free up any stagnant Qi.. Eat well, 

[Rigel]

I like to wear a hat and white shirt instead of using sunscreen. 

[myles]

If there is reason for concern, it is best to discuss this with your doctor. I think a specialist who is familiar with your analyzes will draw the right conclusions faster.