As cancer diagnosis and treatment continue to advance in medicine, prevention remains the most effective remedy. Statistics show a concerning trend where the risk of cancer among women is increasing at a faster rate than that of men. An oncologist shares five transformative habits that women can adopt to mitigate this risk, highlighting the importance of proactive health measures.

In Estonia, approximately 8,800 to 9,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed annually. Similar to global trends, Estonia has set ambitious cancer prevention goals for 2021-2030 aimed at increasing the number of years lived healthily and improving the quality of life for cancer patients. Current statistics show a five-year survival rate of about 60% across all cancer types, which, while improving, still requires considerable effort in enhancing treatment and early detection methods.

Although cancer can affect anyone, the risk factors and types of cancer vary between men and women. This disparity underscores the need for gender-specific prevention strategies, particularly for women as they face unique risks. The article emphasizes that through adopting healthy habits and lifestyle changes, women can take proactive steps towards reducing their cancer risk and improving their health outcomes overall.