10. Skip the drycleaner.
The primary solvent used in dry cleaning is called perchloroethylene, or perc for short. Workers who are regularly exposed to perc have been shown by the EPA and the National Academies of Science to have a higher risk of liver and kidney cancers as well as leukemia.
So it stands to reason that having perc pressed against your skin is not the healthiest choice. Many clothes can be hand-washed and air dried, or spot cleaned with white vinegar, for a much less toxic alternative.
11. Don’t top off your gas tank.
The risk here is that pumping any more gas after the automatic shut off has been triggered can lead to spills. We know that it feels better psychologically to get to an even dollar amount on the sale, but it’s not worth it!
A spill foils the tank’s vapor recovery system, meaning that carcinogenic chemicals like benzene get into the air and then on your skin or into your lungs.
Conclusion
There’s no getting around it – cancer is scary. But you have so much more power over it than you might think. Incorporating the tips provided here can make a huge difference in your lifetime risk.
With a commitment to education and the willingness to change our habits, one day we could wipe out this horrible disease entirely.
Besides these prevention factors, it’s incredibly important to be fully aware of certain cancer symptoms. Studies show, that spotting cancer early can significantly increase your chances of survival.