CancerAware
May 31, 20231 min
Today is World #NoTobacco Day.
Tobacco smoking is linked to at least 16 different types of cancer including lung cancer.⠀
Also, non-smokers who inhale tobacco smoke may increase their risk of lung cancer and heart disease.⠀⠀
If you smoke, commit to quit.⠀⠀
If you are a non-smoker, avoid second hand smoke.⠀⠀
The 16 types of cancer include;⠀
Cancer of the mouth⠀⠀
Cancer of the upper throat⠀⠀
Cancer of the larynx⠀⠀
Cancer of the oesophagus⠀⠀
Cancer of the sinus and nose⠀⠀
Lung cancer⠀⠀
Liver cancer⠀⠀
Pancreatic cancer⠀⠀
Stomach cancer⠀⠀
Kidney cancer⠀⠀
Colon cancer⠀⠀
Ovarian cancer⠀⠀
Uterine cancer⠀⠀
Bladder cancer⠀⠀
Cervical cancer⠀⠀
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia⠀⠀
Sources: ⠀⠀
CRUK⠀⠀
Quit Victoria⠀⠀
Don't Keep This To Yourself. ⠀⠀
Raise Awareness. ⠀⠀
Share with your friends.⠀⠀