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On a bright spring afternoon, Li Zhiyuan, director of the oncology department of the Provincial Hospital, sat in his office, looking solemnly through a thick research report.
The report, which is the culmination of a decade of work by him and his team, contains the results of an autopsy study of 3,900 lung cancer deaths. Li Zhiyuan's gaze lingered on the conclusion of the report for a long time, and he sighed deeply. He knows that this report could change the way many people think about lung cancer and potentially save countless lives.
At this moment, a hurried knock on the door interrupted Li Zhiyuan's thoughts. Nurse Xiao Wang ran in panting and said, "Director Li, there is a patient in the emergency department with symptoms that look like advanced lung cancer, and his family insists on seeing you." Li Zhiyuan immediately stood up and walked quickly to the emergency room.
In the emergency room, Li Zhiyuan saw a middle-aged man with a pale face and difficulty breathing, and an anxious lady standing next to him. When the lady saw Li Zhiyuan, she immediately stepped forward and said, "Doctor, my husband Zhang Ming has always been in good health and never smokes, how could he suddenly get lung cancer?" "
Li Zhiyuan carefully inspected Zhang Ming's situation and checked the results of various examinations. He shook his head lightly and said, "Mrs. Zhang, although your husband is not a smoker, the occurrence of lung cancer is not only related to smoking. According to our latest research, people who are susceptible to lung cancer tend to share some common characteristics. "
When Zhang Ming's wife heard this, she couldn't help but get nervous: "Director Li, can you elaborate on it?" "
Li Zhiyuan nodded and began to explain: "Based on our anatomical study of 3,900 lung cancer deaths, we found six major commonalities, and these characteristics may increase the risk of lung cancer. "
"The first characteristic is long-term exposure to air pollution." "We have found that many lung cancer patients live in areas with poor air quality for a long time, or work in occupations that are prone to exposure to harmful gases. What does Mr. Zhang do? "
Zhang Ming's wife replied: "He is a renovation worker, and he is often exposed to paint and various decoration materials. "
Li Zhiyuan nodded: "This may be a risk factor. Long-term exposure to harmful substances such as formaldehyde and benzene can increase the risk of lung cancer. "
"The second characteristic is that it has been in a sub-healthy state for a long time." Li Zhiyuan continued, "We found that many lung cancer patients were in a state of fatigue and low immunity for a long time before the onset of the disease. What is Mr. Zhang's usual routine and diet? "
Zhang Ming's wife recalled: "He was very busy at work, often staying up late and working overtime, and his diet was not regular. "
Li Zhiyuan explains: "Long-term sub-health conditions will reduce the body's resistance and make the lungs more susceptible to cancer cells. "
"The third trait is familial genetics." Li Zhiyuan asked, "Has anyone in Mr. Zhang's family ever suffered from lung cancer?" "
Zhang Ming's wife shook her head: "As far as I know, no." "
Li Zhiyuan nodded and said, "Although your husband has no family medical history, this is indeed an important risk factor. If someone in the immediate family has had lung cancer, the risk of developing the disease increases significantly. "
"The fourth characteristic is long-term exposure to secondhand smoke." Li Zhiyuan continued, "Although Mr. Zhang himself is not a smoker, is he often in an environment where people smoke? "
Zhang Ming's wife thought for a moment and said, "Many of his colleagues smoke, and there are often people in the workplace who smoke. "
Li Zhiyuan explained: "Long-term exposure to secondhand smoke is no less harmful than active smoking. Our research shows that many non-smokers develop lung cancer due to long-term exposure to secondhand smoke. "
"The fifth characteristic is the lack of exercise." Li Zhiyuan asked, "Does Mr. Zhang usually have the habit of exercising?" "
Zhang Ming's wife shook her head: "He is too busy with work and has almost no time to exercise. "
"Lack of exercise will not only lead to a decline in physical function, but also affect the metabolism of the lungs and increase the risk of lung cancer," Li said. We recommend that everyone get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. "
"The last characteristic is an unbalanced diet." "We found that many lung cancer patients lack vegetables and fruits in their diets, and have a higher intake of high-fat, high-protein foods. How is Mr. Zhang's diet? "
Zhang Ming's wife replied: "He is busy with work, often eats fast food, and rarely eats vegetables and fruits. "
Li Zhiyuan explained: "A balanced diet is very important to prevent lung cancer. Fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants can help scavenge free radicals in the body and reduce the risk of cancer. "
After listening to Li Zhiyuan's explanation, Zhang Ming's wife fell into deep thought. She couldn't help asking, "Director Li, how can we prevent lung cancer?" "
Li Zhiyuan smiled and said: "The key to preventing lung cancer is to change your lifestyle. First of all, try to stay away from pollution sources, including tobacco, industrial pollution, etc. Second, maintain a good routine and make sure you get enough sleep.
Furthermore, insist on moderate exercise to enhance physical fitness. In addition, maintain a balanced diet and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Finally, regular medical check-ups are also important to help detect problems early. "
Zhang Ming's wife nodded seriously and said gratefully, "Thank you, Director Li." We will definitely pay more attention to these aspects in the future. "
Li Zhiyuan said gently: "You're welcome. Remember, while there are some risk factors that we can't change, such as genetics, we can reduce our risk by making lifestyle changes. Even if the disease is already in place, timely detection and treatment can greatly improve survival rates. "
After seeing off Zhang Ming and his wife, Li Zhiyuan returned to his office and picked up the study report again. He knows that this report, which is a condensation of countless life experiences, carries hope in the fight against lung cancer. He decided to disseminate the findings more widely so that more people could understand the risk factors for lung cancer and take preventive measures.
As night fell, the hospital was still brightly lit. Li Zhiyuan stood in front of the window, looking at the city lights in the distance. He knew that there were countless people in the city who could be at risk of lung cancer.
But he also firmly believes that as long as we work together, through a scientific lifestyle and regular check-ups, we will be able to reduce the incidence of lung cancer and save more lives.
This story teaches us that a healthy lifestyle is essential to prevent lung cancer. While we can't fully control all risk factors, we can greatly reduce the risk of disease by improving our lifestyle habits.
Let's work together to stay away from tobacco, maintain a good routine, keep exercising, pay attention to a balanced diet, and have regular medical check-ups to protect the health of ourselves and our families. Remember, prevention is better than cure, and a healthy lifestyle is our best weapon against disease.
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