10 Things Cancer Experts Do To Avoid Getting The Disease
There's really no way to soften this: About 1,685,210 cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2016, according to the American Cancer Society, and almost 600,000 Americans will die from these dread diseases. But there are many things you can do to lower your chances of becoming a statistic. Prevention Magazine asked top oncologists and other cancer specialists for advice, and Allyson Ocean, M.D., was one of them. Her advice?
Allyson Ocean, M.D.
Get enough Vitamin D
"Low levels are associated with the development of many cancers, so I make sure mine are adequate. The best way to get a healthy daily dose ofvitamin D is to do something active outside every day. Your doctor can check for a vitamin D deficiency via a simple blood test—if your levels are still low, you can talk to her about taking a supplement."