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Guide: Preventing & Fighting Cancer
Science-Backed Strategies to Protect Yourself
Society Wellness
March 21, 2025
What Is Cancer?
Cancer is when cells grow out of control and don’t die when they should. Every day, your body fights off tiny cancer cells, but when the immune system is weak or the environment is right for them to grow, they multiply and form tumours.
Now, before we talk about how to prevent cancer, let’s talk about the #1 most important factor in surviving cancer if you ever face it.
Your #1 Defense:
What’s your best fighting chance against cancer? It’s muscle mass.
Most people focus on different diets, detoxes, and supplements when trying to prevent or survive cancer, but muscle is your best protection for several reasons:
Studies show higher muscle mass is linked to lower cancer mortality rates. Muscle helps your body tolerate cancer treatments – Chemotherapy is brutal. It depletes skeletal muscle, and if you don’t have enough before treatment starts, you’re at a disadvantage.
Your body fights cancer daily, but it needs fuel and strength to do that. More muscle improves survival rates. Lift Weights—No Matter Your Age or Gender!
What to eat?
A major study on stage 3 colon cancer patients found that eating two or more servings of nuts per week significantly reduced the risk of death and cancer recurrence.
-Almonds
-Pistachios
-Walnuts
-Cashews
-Pecans
This is just one more reason to follow a Mediterranean diet, which is loaded with cancer-fighting foods like:
-Leafy greens & cruciferous veggies (broccoli, kale, cabbage)
-Healthy fats (olive oil, avocados)
-Omega-3 rich fish (salmon, sardines)
-Herbs & spices ( turmeric, ginger)
Fix Your Anemia
Anemia (low iron) weakens your immune system and makes it harder for your body to repair itself.
-Get your iron levels checked
-Take iron supplements or get infusions if needed
-Eat iron-rich foods (red meat, lentils, spinach, pumpkin seeds)
Cancer feeds on weakness, and anemia is a silent killer—fixing it is one of the easiest ways to help your body fight off disease.
Cancer-Fighting Foods & Drinks
Beyond nuts and the Mediterranean diet, here are some science-backed foods that fight cancer:
Matcha Green Tea – Loaded with EGCG, a compound that stops cancer cell growth.
Turmeric (Curcumin) – A powerful anti-inflammatory that blocks cancer-promoting pathways.
Garlic & Onions – Rich in sulfur compounds that boost immune function.
Berries & Grapes – Contain resveratrol, which protects DNA from cancer mutations.
Protein & Healthy Fats – Fuel your immune system and prevent muscle loss.
If you start making small changes today, you give yourself the best chance at prevention and survival. Don’t just take my word for it—here are the studies.
This is just the beginning! More details coming soon, including a detailed version packed with even more research and actionable steps.
Stay informed, and stay healthy!
Society Wellness ;)