Most cancers are curable if caught early–that’s why getting screened and taking proactive steps to reduce your risk is critical.
Cancer Prevention 101
Don’t get caught off guard by cancer. Our state-of-the-art screening and prevention strategies provide you with the knowledge you need to stay one step ahead.
Knowledge is Power
Preventing cancer starts with creating an evidence-informed, personalized plan to reduce your risk. Simple lifestyle changes, regular screenings, and proactive steps can make a big difference.
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a condition in which certain cells grow uncontrollably and fail to function properly. It can develop in nearly any tissue or organ, often disrupting normal processes and potentially spreading to other parts of the body.
Cancer impacts 2 in 5 Canadians in their lifetime, making it one of the most challenging health concerns right here at home.
While the thought of cancer can feel overwhelming, the best way to fight it is through action: screening early, screening regularly, staying informed, and taking control of your health. By understanding the risk factors and making informed choices, we’ll help you create a personalized prevention plan that works for you.
Empower yourself today—the first step in prevention starts with you.
What Causes Cancer?
Most people think that one’s genetics are the primary determinant of cancer risk. However, genetics are actually just one of many factors that contribute to an individual’s risk of developing cancer. In fact, many cancer determinants are related to lifestyle choices and overall health, making prevention a key component of general health management.
Lifestyle Habits
Everyday choices, like smoking or staying active, can greatly affect your cancer risk. Small changes in habits lead to healthier outcomes and decreased risk.
Diet & Nutrition
A balanced diet of whole foods rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds can lower cancer risk. You can also reduce your risk by making small diet changes like limiting processed foods.
Health Conditions
Conditions like obesity and diabetes increase cancer risk. Regular check-ups and a proactive approach are key to staying healthy, decreasing your risk of developing cancer, and generally living a better life.
Environmental Factors
Exposure to pollutants, UV rays, and harmful chemicals impact cancer risk. Taking preventive measures at work, at home, and out in the world can reduce exposure and reduce your risk profile.
Chronic Stress & Lack of Sleep
Stress and sleep deprivation can weaken your immune system, increasing cancer risk. Our holistic approach to cancer prevention incorporates stress management and sleep hygiene best practices to get you on the right track.
Family History
While genetics do play a role in dictating one’s cancer risk, lifestyle changes and consistent screenings can help you get ahead of it. And understanding your family history will help inform the personalized prevention strategy we design for you.
How Do You Prevent Cancer?
Prevention is about more than early detection—it’s about understanding your unique health profile and actioning personalized prevention strategies designed for you. At the Integrated Health Clinic, we create comprehensive, individualized prevention plans to maximize your health and minimize your cancer risks.
What the Science Tells Us
Research shows that up to 80% of cancers are linked to lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, and environmental exposures. You can take control of your health and reduce your risk by strategically addressing these in an evidence-informed, integrative manner.
What 25+ Years of Oncology Experience Showed Us
With decades of hands-on oncology research leadership and expertise, we’ve learned that early detection and tailored prevention strategies are essential to empowering patients and achieving better outcomes.
The Importance of Cancer Screening
Detecting cancer in its earliest stages significantly improves treatment success rates, making regular screenings essential to any proactive prevention strategy.
The Cutting-Edge Innovative Screening Options We Offer
Our advanced screening options include global diagnostics and FDA-approved tests not available in Canada’s public system, providing unmatched early detection capabilities.
How We Develop Personalized Cancer Prevention Plans
We tailor prevention plans to your unique risk factors, combining cutting-edge technology and expert insights to empower you with actionable long-term health and well-being strategies.
What the Numbers Tell Us About Cancer
98.4%
of melanomas are curable if caught at Stage 0, 1, or 2.
2 of 5
people in Canada, on average, will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime.
80%
of cancers are caused primarily by a combination of lifestyle and environmental factors.
Only 5-10%
of cancers are caused primarily by genetic factors.
Cancer Screening, Prevention, & Treatment Have Advanced
IHC offers advanced cancer screening technologies, providing precise diagnostics and innovative tools to detect risks early and deliver personalized prevention strategies.
These are just a few examples of how researchers are developing novel ways to diagnose, screen, and treat cancer. Many of these approaches are used in IHC’s integrative therapies.
Knowledge is Your Best Defence & A Consultation is the First Step