1 in 4 people are diagnosed with Cancer
in South Africa!

One of the most powerful ways to beat this dreaded disease is knowledge. At least one-in-four people stand to be affected by cancer in their life.

We want to give you the knowledge to help you reduce your risk, help prevent it and help you detect it early enough. We can help provide information on healthy eating and encourage a holistic lifestyle that includes regular exercise, no smoking, staying safe in the sun, performing self-examinations and undergoing regular medical checkups.

What causes cancer?

Environmental factors (such as chemicals, viruses, bacteria, UV light) as well as an unhealthy body weight, unbalanced diet and lack of exercise are responsible for 90% of cancers.

It’s vital to know how to limit your exposure to these carcinogens and reduce your risk of getting cancer.

Living a healthy, balanced lifestyle could prevent up to 40% of cancers...

Including:

• Stop Smoking! It’s the single biggest cause of cancer in the world
• Eat high fibre and low fat foods
• Drink lots of fresh clean water
• Get plenty of exercise
• Watch your weight

Other lifestyle factors that increase your risk of cancer include overindulging in alcohol and environmental factors such as sun and pollution. 

Although less than 15% of cancers develop due to genetic heritage,  your heritage could increase your risk of getting cancer.

Sometimes there is no real reason for getting cancer.

But if you strive to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle, exercise regularly and avoid all carcinogens in your control,  you can beat it...

Healthy lifestyle choices:

• Eat 5 portions of fresh fruit and vegetables each day
• Exercise regularly
• Drink plenty of fresh, clean water daily
• Go for regular medical check-ups
• Conduct regular self-examinations
• Cover up in the sun or stay in the shade

Unhealthy lifestyle choices:

• Don’t smoke or use any tobacco products
• Don’t drink more than one serving of alcohol per day
• Don’t eat processed food, junk food or food high in animal fat
• Don’t eat lots of red meat