A doctor shares his 5-step routine for preventing cancer
Oncologist Dr. Avishek Kumar outlines a five-step health routine focused on diet, exercise, and stress reduction to lower long-term cancer risk. He emphasizes that small, consistent lifestyle changes, such as increasing fiber intake and avoiding processed foods, can significantly impact health outcomes.
Why it matters
It offers practical, evidence-based health guidance that empowers individuals to take proactive steps toward disease prevention.
Dr. Kumar works with patients who have many types of cancer, and said he's built a well-rounded health routine to lower his risk. Courtesy of Dr. Avishek Kumar An oncologist said simple habits help him reduce the risk of developing cancer long-term. He focuses on diet, exercise, and health screenings while reducing stress and exposure to toxins. His best advice is to start small with consistent habits and build your healthy routine over time. Every day, you're making hundreds of small decisions that might be exposing you to a higher risk of cancer. A few simple tweaks to your routine can help give you the best chance of preventing cancer , according to Dr. Avishek Kumar, a board-certified community oncologist in Edison, New Jersey. "You can't fully eliminate the risk of having any sort of cancer," he told Business Insider.
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