More and more people now believe that cancer can be caused by environmental toxins. On the other hand, others say that the causal-effect relationship between cancer and the environment can be hard to prove. Still, there is no denying that cancer cases are on the rise. You would most likely know of someone who has developed cancer. And cancer can strike at any part of the body and spread rapidly throughout.
Most conventional doctors believe strongly that genes are the causes of cancer. A common question that a doctor may ask during a diagnosis is whether anyone in your family has it as well. He is less likely to explore the possibility of environmental toxins causing cancer in you or your family member. Yet, it is very possible that even if cancer genes can be inherited, there can still be environmental toxins causing cancer to hit multiple family members.
You just need to think about the fact that most of the cancer patients in your family probably grew up in the same environment and are exposed to the same toxic materials or the same polluted air. So, even though it seems genetic, it may also be environmental. There have been studies conducted to support this alternative point of view.
A study in 2002 reported that women in San Francisco, California had a 1 in 22 chance of developing breast cancer in the 1940's. That risk was increased to 1 in 8 in 2002. What was interesting was that since the 1940's, the number of factories and cars and other pollutants in California rose dramatically.
That same year in 2002, a man named Basil Seggos uncovered a huge oil slick in Greenpoint, in the area of New York City. After some research, Mr. Seggos found that there were several places in Greenpoint where more people were contracting all types of cancer than average. In Greenpoint, at least, it was obvious to Mr. Seggos and many of his supporters that environmental toxins caused cancer.
The cases mentioned are not isolated incidents. There have been various reports on environmental toxins causing cancer over the years. Many of them were released by independent groups of activists and scientists. There are many cases that also go unreported. Unfortunately, the U.S. government and most other governments are reluctant to admit that the problem exists. Critics point out that the governments lose billions of dollars should they do so, as they are well supported by the big companies who contributed to the environmental pollution.
This being the case, you need to be aware about the surrounding toxicity of your environment. You need to know that you can be exposed to a well known cancer causing chemical called benzene.It may not just be your home but may be your workplace that has benzene or similar cancer-causing substances.
Toxins also come from cigarette smoke, gasoline, paint and laundry products. You can make a choice about the products that you use. There is no denying that if you constantly exposed yourself to a toxic environment, you are bound to fall ill. In the most severe case, you develop cancer.
On your own, consider cancer prevention by doing some natural body cleansing. You can assist your body in the regular removal of the toxic overload, acquired through diet or your environment. Additionally, be aware of your legal rights. Consult field experts if you need to. For all you know, you or your family member may be entitled to compensation payments from negligent employers or even the government.