Prevention against cancer caused by human viruses involves strategies against DNA viruses like the HPV and Epstein-Barr or EBV. These viruses are implicated in 5 types of cancers.
Against Human Papilloma Virus or HPV
How do you beat cancer caused by the HP virus? Here's a short list on how-to.
Abstinence
Avoid any sexual activity including oral sex because you can get the HP virus by being sexually active.
Monogamy
Have sex with only 1 partner who isn't infected with HPV. This can be difficult because most people are infected with HPV and just don't know it yet.
Safe Sex Practice
Use latex condoms which are recommended to lower sexually transmitted infections. But remember that the use of condoms doesn't really provide complete protection from HPV.
Vaccination
In 2006, a new vaccine came out to prevent human papillomavirus. If you are under 26 years old and a female, you are recommended to get vaccinated. The vaccine is your prevention against cancer causing viruses such as the HPV.
The HPV is one of the human viruses and it causes most cervical tumors.
Against Epstein-Barr Virus or EBV
EBV is one of the human viruses you simply can't avoid . You get it at childhood more often than not and by the time you become an adult you have developed antibodies for EBV.
Have a healthy Immune System
There is such a thing as infections of daily living as discussed in the book "No germs allowed!: how to avoid infectious diseases at home and on the road" by Winkler G. Weinberg. One of those is the Epstein-Barr virus or EBV.
The virus is passed through intimate contact like kissing because you shed the virus in your saliva. Pharyngitis is one disease caused by EBV but as long as your immune system is working perfectly, you will be fine.
A healthy immune system can be your prevention against cancer-causing viruses. Hence, it is important to build up your immune system to make sure it is intact.
Lessen Caffeine Intake
Caffeine can worsen an EBV flare-up. It may make you feel mentally and physically sluggish and very susceptible to flu and colds. So do avoid too much sodas, coffee, chocolates, tea and other food that contains high concentration of caffeine.
Stress it is found to be an important factor that can trigger EBV flare-ups. A flare-up is just one of the many effects of stress on your health.
What you have read are effective ways on prevention against cancer, particularly against DNA viruses. Now, it's up to you to use them to your advantage.
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