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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
It is known that Physicl activity is beneficial for the body, and helps to prevents many cancers, including colon breast, and edometrium. <ref name=":0">Kliniec K, Tota M, Zalesinska A, Łyko M, Jankowska-Konsur A. Skin Cancer Risk, Sun-Protection Knowledge and Behavior in Athletes—A Narrative Review. Cancers. 2023:15:1-19.</ref> | |||
This page is exploring two sides to cancer and runners: what may be risk factors for healthy runners that may lead to cancer, and how cancer affects patients who are already runners. | This page is exploring two sides to cancer and runners: what may be risk factors for healthy runners that may lead to cancer, and how cancer affects patients who are already runners. | ||
== Exposure to the Sun == | == Exposure to the Sun == | ||
It is commonly known that individuals who participate in outdoor sports do not sufficiently protect themselves from the sun, which can be a factor leading to skin cancer. | It is commonly known that individuals who participate in outdoor sports do not sufficiently protect themselves from the sun, which can be a factor leading to skin cancer. <ref name=":0" /> | ||
A greater risk of developing skin cancer is correlated with sweating-induced skin photosensitivity and activity-induced immunosuppression. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
Melanoma seems to be common in marathon runners. <ref name=":0" /> | |||
Protecting one's self from thesun's rays can help prevent skin damage and skin cancers. | |||
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
It is known that Physicl activity is beneficial for the body, and helps to prevents many cancers, including colon breast, and edometrium. [1]
This page is exploring two sides to cancer and runners: what may be risk factors for healthy runners that may lead to cancer, and how cancer affects patients who are already runners.
Exposure to the Sun[edit | edit source]
It is commonly known that individuals who participate in outdoor sports do not sufficiently protect themselves from the sun, which can be a factor leading to skin cancer. [1]
A greater risk of developing skin cancer is correlated with sweating-induced skin photosensitivity and activity-induced immunosuppression. [1]
Melanoma seems to be common in marathon runners. [1]
Protecting one's self from thesun's rays can help prevent skin damage and skin cancers.
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