As with other cancers, although leukemia cannot be completely prevented, relative prevention can be achieved by targeting some of the factors for its development.
1, reasonable diet: avoid high-fat and high-sugar foods, less fried and fatty, more fresh fruits and vegetables, less pickles, smoked meat and fish, etc. Do not smoke and drink less. Fruits and vegetables must be washed repeatedly, try to wash the residual of various pesticides.
2, maintain an optimistic character: often participate in group activities beneficial to physical and mental health, learn to relax themselves in a stressful rhythm of life. Long-term, regular exercise (such as running, swimming, qigong, taijiquan, etc.) can significantly enhance the function of the human organs, and can improve mood, eliminate worries, maintain an optimistic character, improve the immunity of the body.
3, avoid contact with special chemicals: benzene, xylene, formaldehyde, paint can cause leukemia has long been confirmed, so workers engaged in related work must strengthen labor protection. After the renovation of new houses chemical coatings benzene, xylene and other toxic serious, and not easy to disappear in the short term, coupled with sealed balconies, poor ventilation, very easy to damage the blood system, should strengthen ventilation, to renovate six months after moving in is better. New clothes in the processing and storage process of benzene and formaldehyde easy to exceed the standard, wash and then wear. In addition, hair dyes can also cause leukemia, only beautiful, regardless of health, it is more than worth the loss.
4, to avoid pharmacogenic injury: recent studies have found that some drugs such as anandamide, b double morin, chloramphenicol, cytotoxic anticancer drugs, immunosuppressants and other drugs to be careful, must have a doctor’s guidance, do not long-term use or abuse.
5. Do not have too much exposure to X-rays and other harmful radiations. Those who work with radiation should do a good job of personal protection and strengthen preventive measures. Infants and pregnant women are more sensitive and vulnerable to radiation. Women should avoid excessive exposure to radiation during pregnancy, otherwise the incidence of fetal leukemia is higher. Occasional, medical x-rays, however, are small in dose and basically do not affect the body.