Adopt better eating habits: - Eat fewer fried foods - Eat five fruits and vegetables daily - Drink 8 glasses of water daily
Don't smoke
Have yearly mammograms, prostate and ovarian examinations
Get a complete physical annually
	Don't believe the myth: "No one in my family has had cancer, then I won't either." This is not true!

If you cannot afford a mammogram or other tests, there is a Ceed program, available in every county throughout the state of NJ. If you have no insurance or are underinsured and you meet the requirements, you can receive these tests either free or pay a nominal fee.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, don't forget to ask your doctor questions about the treatment(s) you will receive and whether it's the right treatment for you. Ask if there are any other options or types of treatment(s) available for your type of cancer. It's Your Body - Do Your Homework! Research for newly approved treatments for your type of cancer. Depending on the stage of your cancer, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical trial program. For more information visit: www.cancer.gov.

The American Cancer Society estimates 193,700 new cases of breast cancer was diagnosed in American women in 2001.

Screening for cancer involves examining people for early stages in the development of the disease even though there are no apparent symptoms.

Some people may be at higher risk for developing certain types of cancer because of family history, environmental exposure, lifestyle or other factors. In such cases, a physician may recommend tests, diagnostic tests to check for cancer. Most cancers are treatable if caught at the earliest stages of their development.

There are a number of known risk factors for breast cancer. These include:

	Age - Breast cancer is more likely to develop as you grow older. Beginning menstruation at an early age and late age at the birth of the first child may also increase the risk of development of cancer.
	History of Breast Cancer - If you have already had breast cancer, you are more likely to develop breast cancer again.
	Family History - If your mother or sister had breast cancer, you are more likely to develop breast cancer, especially if they had it at an early age. Ages 50-69. Many studies have shown that regular breast cancer screening with mammography reduces the number of deaths from breast cancer for women aged 50-69. If you are in this age group, talk to your doctor about mammogaphy as a regular part of your health care plan.
	Ages 70 and over - Very few studies give information about how effective breast cancer screening is for women aged 70 and over. However, the risk of breast cancer increases with age, and the age at which screening is no longer useful in reducing death from breast cancer is now known. If you are in this age group, talk to your doctor about mammography as a regular part of your health care plan.

Prostate Cancer

What is it? Except for skin cancer, cancer of the prostate is the most common malignancy in American men. It is estimated that nearly 221,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2003. In most men with prostate cancer, the disease grows very slowly. The majority of men with low-grade, early prostate cancer (confined to the gland) live a long time after their diagnosis. Even without treatment, many of these men will not die of the prostate cancer, but rather will live with it until they eventually die of some other, unclaimed cause. Nevertheless, nearly 29,000 men have died of prostate cancer in 2003.

Who is at risk for prostate cancer? All men are at risk. The most common risk factor is age. More than 70% of men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year are over the age of 65. African American men have a higher risk of prostate cancer than white men. Dramatic differences in the incidence of prostate cancer are also seen in different countries, and there is some evidence that a diet higher in fat, especially animal fat, may account for some of these differences. (Genetic factors also appear to play a role, particularly for families in whom the diagnosis is made in men under 60 years of age. The risk of prostate cancer rises with the number of close relatives who have the disease.

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer? Prostate cancer often does not cause symptoms for many years. By the time symptoms occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate. When symptoms do occur, they may include:

- Frequent urination, especially at night
- Inability to urinate
- Trouble starting or holding back urination
- A weak or interrupted flow of urine
- Painful or burning urination
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Painful ejaculation
- Frequent pain in the lower back, hips or upper thighs

These can be symptoms of cancer, but more often they are symptoms of noncancerous conditions. It is important to check with a doctor.

Beans
5 to 10 Grams Fiber (1/2-cup serving)

- Black beans, cooked
- Kidney beans, cooked
- Lima beans, cooked
- White beans, cooked

Breads
More than 2 Grams Fiber per Serving

- Whole grain bread
- Crackers; graham and whole grain
- Popcorn
- Rice; brown and wild

Cereals
9 to 12 Grams Fiber
(1/2 Grams Fiber 1/2-Cup serving)

3 to 6 Grams Fiber (1/2-Cup Serving)

Vegetables
1 to 4 Grams Fiber (1/2-Cup Serving)

Fruit
1.5 to 5 Grams Fiber (1/2-Cup Serving or 1 Medium Fruit)