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Preventive oncology: Role of the primary diabetes care professional
Prashant Mehta1, Sanjay Kalra2
1Department of Hematology, Medical Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, India.
Abstract:
Cancer is a major cause of disease and death across the world, including South Asia. Much of the cancer burden is due to modifiable behavioural/lifestyle related factors (the modifiable 'exposome'), such as the five S's: smoking, spirit (alcohol), stoutness (obesity), unsafe sex, and sugar (hyperglycaemia). The primary diabetes care professional works not only to manage disease, but also to encourage healthy behaviours and promote health. This communication highlights how the diabetes care professional can play a significant part in preventing cancer and reducing the burden of disease.
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