Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Senior Oncologist Lists 8 Daily Habits to Lower Cancer Risk
A senior oncologist, Dr. Pushpinder Gulia, has shared 8 daily habits that can help lower the risk of cancer.
Cancer is a major cause of death worldwide, but many cases can be prevented by making healthy lifestyle choices.
Dr. Gulia suggests quitting tobacco, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol intake, protecting yourself from UV rays, prioritizing sleep and stress management, and getting regular screenings.
These habits can help reduce the risk of various cancers and improve overall health.
Early detection through screening can also save lives.
One-third to half of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle changes.
Quitting tobacco is the most impactful action to prevent cancer.
A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes can protect cells from damage.
Regular exercise can lower the risk of breast and colon cancers.
Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of at least 13 types of cancer.
- Who
- Dr. Pushpinder Gulia, Director - Surgical Oncology & Robotic Oncosurgery, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram
- What
- List of 8 daily habits to lower cancer risk
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To prevent cancer and improve overall health
- Expert
- Dr. Pushpinder Gulia, Director - Surgical Oncology & Robotic Oncosurgery, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram
- Preventable Cancer Cases
- One-third to half of cancer cases
- Major Cancer Causes
- Smoking, poor diet, excess body fat, exposure to toxins
- Cancers Linked to Tobacco
- Lung, throat, mouth, pancreas, bladder, and others
- Cancers Reduced by Exercise
- Breast and colon cancers
- Cancers Increased by Alcohol
- Breast, liver, mouth, and colon cancers
- Cancers Caused by UV Rays
- Skin cancers
- Recommended Screening Tests
- Mammogram, Pap smear, colonoscopy