The local radio station, Radio Calasparra, is running a series of programmes during this week to coincide with the International Day Against Cancer today, Wednesday.
Local GP, Odile Fernandez, will speak about her personal fight against cancer and how changes to her diet and life style have helped her beat her condition.
There are some 12.7 million cases of cancer in the world: 162,000 in Spain. The survival rate in Spain is greater than the European average thanks to prevention work and medical advances.
Healthy living can help prevent 40% of tumours and 30% of deaths, according to data from OMS.
There are minor changes you can make such as following a balanced diet rich in vegetables and low in saturated fat; getting plenty of exercise; stop smoking and cut down alcohol intake; and protect your skin from the sun.
Tobacco is responsbile for 80 to 090% of cancer deaths and being overweight is also a serious health risk.
