Genes are responsible for at most 15% of cancers. What matters most as far as the prevention is concerned, is not our genetic makeup but the kind of biology that we build up inside our body in order to support our natural defense mechanism against the growth of cancer cells.

Belief...
Most of us have a belief that cancer is caused due to genes. But let me tell you that it is NOT genetic. A large Scandinavian study that was performed on identical twins stated that in lots of cases they did not share the risk for cancer.

In fact, a study was conducted, in the New England Journal of Medicine, and it stated that "inherited genetic factors make a minor contribution to susceptibility to most types of [cancers].” This finding proves that the environment has a vital role in causing common cancers.

A New Approach...
As far as the treatment of cancer is concerned, there is no alternative to conventional treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy or, soon, a new treatment will be started which is known as molecular genetics.

However, these treatments help in curing the tumor just like an army wages war which focus primarily on destroying the cancerous cells. But at the same time, it is equally important to change the environment that initiates the growth of cancer cells. The main thing is that the "terrain" -- our biology needs to be changed.

An all together new study has emerged from the last 10 years. This study tends to move us away from genetics and squarely into the life-style factors that can be controlled by all of us.

It is a fact that we all have cancer cells in us. What is vital is that whether we do develop cancer or manage to balance those factors that promote cancer. The factors which promote cancer are :

* Cigarette smoking and lots of alcoholic beverages.
* Refined sugar as well as white flour
* Omega-6 fatty acids and trans-fats
* Chemical agents like parabens, phthalates, PVCs, pesticdes and herbicides)
* No physical activity and lots of Stress

Factors that are responsible in slowing down the growth of cancer are:

* Several phytochemicals that are present in some fruits and vegetables,herbs and spices.
* Omega-3 fatty acids
* Physical activity
* Manage Stress. Do Yoga And Meditation