Only non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma caused by viruses can be effectively prevented. Therefore, if you want to prevent the cancer is also important to prevent the following viral and bacterial infections:
- helicobacter pylori
- hepatitis C virus
- Epstein-Barr virus
- hTLV-1 (Human T lymphoma / leukemia virus)
- herpes virus – HHV 6 and HHV 8
Prevent or keep under control the following immunosuppressive diseases:
- lupus
- sarcoidosis
- scleroderma
- Celiac Disease
- Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjogren’s Syndrome.
Your lifestyle as well as your environment and your workplace can increase your risk for many cancers including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. If you want to prevent the formation of cancerous cells in your body, it is necessary to:
- not consume alcohol regularly and/or in large quantity; doing so helps you prevent many type of cancer including lymphoma.
- avoid tobacco smoke, including second hand smoke
- maintain a healthy weight;
- reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals
- reduce your exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation
- exercise regularly
- practice safe sex
- keep your immune system healthy
- tell your doctor or dentist of any change that indicates the presence of cancer
- adopt a healthy diet: a diet containing 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables a day may help prevent occurrence of many cancers. Increase the following foods in your diet:
- a)avocados
- b)blueberries
- c)black Raspberries
- d)curcumin
- e)flax
- f)garlic
- g)papaya
- h)pomegranate juice
- i)tomatoes
- j)soy products
- k)grapefruits, oranges and other citrus fruits
- l)cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage)