Cancer lurking in bad daily habits | Dr. Nasim Faizi’s explanation on the relationship between tobacco and cancer.

Dr. Nasim Faizi, a prominent specialist in Tomotherapy and Radiotherapy and one of the best oncologists in Gorgan and Golestan, who works at Shafa Clinic, highlights the importance of cancer prevention through behavioral changes in this video. She particularly emphasizes quitting smoking and avoiding alcohol, believing that these changes can directly reduce the risk of developing various cancers.

Smoking and alcohol consumption are factors that significantly increase the risk of developing various types of cancer. These two factors not only weaken the immune system and damage cellular structures but also contribute to genetic changes and stimulate the growth of cancer cells.

Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer, and there is no doubt about this. The chemicals in cigarette smoke, including nicotine, tar, and other substances, can directly damage the lungs and cause their cells to undergo cancerous mutations. This does not only apply to lung cancer; smoking also increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, and pancreas.

Alcohol is also known to be a major cause of cancer. Excessive alcohol consumption, especially over the long term, can lead to liver, mouth, throat, larynx, and esophageal cancers. Alcohol directly damages body cells and can lead to breast and uterine cancers by increasing estrogen levels in the body. Additionally, alcohol weakens the immune system and makes the body more vulnerable to environmental carcinogens.

In general, smoking and alcohol consumption facilitate the growth and multiplication of cancer cells through chemical and genetic changes in body cells. Furthermore, smoking and alcohol can create chronic inflammation in various tissues of the body, providing a favorable environment for tumor growth.

Ultimately, reducing or quitting smoking and alcohol consumption can have a significant impact on lowering the risk of cancer. These actions, in addition to improving the quality of life, directly contribute to cancer prevention and will have a positive impact on overall health.