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SMOKING | | Swift Facts | | Compulsion To Smoke After Just One Cigarette Can Lie Dormant For More Than Three Years | 13 people die every hour as a direct result of having smoked | | | | After 10 years, the risk of lung cancer for ex-smokers drops to as much as one-half that of those who continue to smoke. The risk continues to decline the longer you stay smoke-free. |
| LEARN ABOUT CANCER!! | | What is Cancer? | | | | Fun FACTS! | “Cruciferous veggies have an effect on other types of cancer, too. We already know that they contain compounds that help detoxify carcinogens. We're thinking more along the lines of progression and proliferation, such as once cancer starts, is there a way to slow it down?” Quote found in Article -'Broccoli Packs Powerful Punch To Bladder Cancer Cells' Broccoli isn't the only cruciferous veggie with health benefits, the researchers say. The plant's kin, which include cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kale, may all contain similar disease-fighting phytochemicals. (read more) | Isothiocyanates Definition: The isothiocyanates with the stongest anticancer effects are phenylethylisothiocyanate, benzylisothiocyanate and 3-phenylpropylisothiocyanate. Studies have shown that isothiocyanates help to prevent lung cancer and esophageal cancer. Isothiocyanates can also lower the risk of other cancers, including gastrointestinal cancer. (Read More) | | | | |
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